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thus

[thuhs] / ðʌs /
ADVERB
in this manner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
so
STRONG
hence thusly
WEAK
along these lines as follows in kind in such a way in this fashion in this way just like that like so like this thus and so thus and thus to such a degree
ADVERB
accordingly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
so then therefore
STRONG
hence
WEAK
consequently ergo for this reason on that account thereupon
ADVERB
as an example
Synonyms
STRONGEST
as for example for instance such as
STRONG
like

Example Sentences

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Thus, this straddle would be a buy prior to earnings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Thus, our disenchantment with the justice system takes up the most memory space.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Thus the increased production of diesel and jet fuel will be limited.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Thus cracked open the ongoing bilateral fracture, though Mexico City and Madrid never broke off formal diplomatic ties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Thus, we walked through Wemmick’s greenhouse, until he turned to me and said, “Notice the man I shall shake hands with.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

Vocabulary lists containing thus

The Gettysburg Address, List 2

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"The Sun Rising" by John Donne

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