as in therefore
for this or that reason
she didn't get into the college of her choice and thereupon decided to study for a year before retaking the college entrance exams
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Recent Examples of thereupon
The partner overruled him; Wells thereupon quit and went to New York.
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards.
—WIRED, 6 July 2023
He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2023
Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 June 2021
If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
And thereupon, they would be incentivized to compete for rewards.
—WIRED, 6 July 2023
He was also informed that Attorney Brown arrived there from his 108 mile ride from San Bernardino yesterday afternoon and that thereupon a council was held between the Indians and the representatives of the government.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2023
Here’s a quick look at five possible conclusions that might be just a tad premature, with arguments and counterpoints thereupon.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
Toney was thereupon tied to a tree and whipped.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 June 2021
If the grave of a hero is customarily a place of serene contemplation, this one is so disturbing that people run from it in fear—and thereupon hangs the tale of Easter.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
And thereupon, the coalition says .
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 15 June 2020
The Energy Department thereupon helped get the demonstration transferred to Mississippi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereupon
Adverb
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Fitzhugh said some results, such as discrepancies in upper-level education or men working more labor-intensive jobs and therefore reporting more physical activity, were fairly intuitive.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Rebuilding generation, substations, and transmission is therefore not a side issue to the resources story.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 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
Adverb
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In Delray Beach, many people will find their next member of Congress is someone whose district stretches south along the coast to Miami Beach, and who consequently might not be completely attuned to what’s going on in Palm Beach County.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Strengthening the Berry Amendment, for one, would create more demand for domestic textiles to clothe military service members, and consequently, American producers could scale their operations.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Police say he was placed into custody and charged accordingly.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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What matters is whether the organization adjusts its processes accordingly.—
William Phillips,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Thereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereupon. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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