hereby

[heer-bahy, heer-bahy] / hɪərˈbaɪ, ˈhɪərˌbaɪ /

ADVERB

at this moment

Synonyms

STRONG

herewith

WEAK

by means of this by this means thus with these means with this

Example Sentences

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In a brief court filing late Thursday, lawyers for the administration wrote that "Defendants hereby appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit."

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

“GameStop, acting under its authority as a Neutral Entity and The World’s Retail Gaming & Trade-in Destination, hereby declares the official cessation of the console wars,” GameStop said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

“Based on their egregious behavior, all trade negotiations with Canada are hereby terminated,” the president wrote.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2025

"We are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately," he wrote on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

“I hereby grant you power over this side of the mountain and all that’s visible from its peak. Go get your people and make this your home. This is now your rule.”

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba