as in therefore
for this or that reason
taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
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Recent Examples of consequently
Some are consequently staying home from school, work and places of worship.
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The loss triggered cascade of losses for other tech companies and consequently a major 3% downdraft in the Nasdaq index.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Powerless to deliver on their promises, these governments will lose credibility with their own people, and will consequently lose any trust and faith in the American people—sowing hatred and mistrust for Americans around the world.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The upside earnings surprised many, and consequently, the stock popped.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The loss triggered cascade of losses for other tech companies and consequently a major 3% downdraft in the Nasdaq index.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Powerless to deliver on their promises, these governments will lose credibility with their own people, and will consequently lose any trust and faith in the American people—sowing hatred and mistrust for Americans around the world.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The upside earnings surprised many, and consequently, the stock popped.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequently
Adverb
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Some might protest that the inflation rate and bank lending rate are correlated, and therefore the HAMI double-counts the effective inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
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Corn attracts more turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, and mice—and therefore coyotes.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The reactions seem split between those annoyed by this change and those annoyed that everyone else is so annoyed.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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In an interview, Edrington said the group was wrong to cave in to the administration so quickly.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Including the five Christmas games that were simulcast by cable sibling ESPN, big-reach ABC thus far has played a part in 13 of the NBA’s 20 biggest draws in 2024-25.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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No ingredients list — and, thus, no listing of possible allergens for folks with a food allergy — was available for pan de bono, guava pastelitos and other bakery items in the hot case.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequently. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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