as in therefore
for this or that reason
taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
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Recent Examples of consequently
The acquisition has made the gem controversial and, consequently, it has rarely been worn publicly.
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson will consequently be issued no fine.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
People with an avoidant attachment style (answer B) view closeness as a loss of independence and consequently withdraw or push someone away when a relationship becomes more intimate, Levine said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Insurance companies may consequently deny coverage, forcing patients, families, and providers into a lengthy appeals process requiring multiple letters, calls, and meetings with no guarantee of success.
—Nathan Grant, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson will consequently be issued no fine.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
People with an avoidant attachment style (answer B) view closeness as a loss of independence and consequently withdraw or push someone away when a relationship becomes more intimate, Levine said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Insurance companies may consequently deny coverage, forcing patients, families, and providers into a lengthy appeals process requiring multiple letters, calls, and meetings with no guarantee of success.
—Nathan Grant, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consequently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequently
Adverb
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American companies wishing to fly from foreign soil therefore have to jump through a number of bureaucratic hoops.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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Considering the Heat will continue to play to win, and therefore continue to play veterans for consistent minutes, the youth pipeline potentially could prove clogged by yet another mid-tier first-round pick.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Doing so on interactive streaming services isn’t just a matter of marrying an ad with a specific show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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And so rivals again assailed Becerra’s performance as state attorney general and Health and Human Services secretary in the Biden administration.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Major European nations — including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK — have thus far rejected direct military participation in the Iran conflict, showing a willingness to chart a more independent foreign policy.—
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Infrared light waves have higher frequencies and thus shorter wavelengths than radio waves.—
Margherita Bassi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequently. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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