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in consequence

ADVERB
accordingly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus
STRONG
consequently in due course
WEAK
as a consequence as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances
Antonyms
WEAK
inappropriately unsuitably
ADVERB
ergo
Synonyms
WEAK
accordingly consequently hence so then therefore thereupon thus thusly
ADVERB
therefore
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accordingly so then thus
STRONG
consequently hence thence
WEAK
and so ergo for for this reason forasmuch as in that event inasmuch as on account of on the grounds since therefrom thereupon to that end whence wherefore

Example Sentences

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However, too much signalling leads to an undesirable amount of inflammation, which, in consequence, affects the organism's normal functioning.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

If people believe they are limited to only a few inherent interests and, in consequence, do not explore other areas, they may miss seeing important connections across different domains.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2023

For a hook, he cited the Constitution’s appropriations clause, which states that “no money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law.”

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2023

"They have faced immense challenges in their lives in consequence of the ban and today's announcement brings hope for a better future," they said in a joint statement.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2022

It was an immense, immediate success with the public, and in consequence, the state, which raked in millions in new revenue.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand