thus

adverb

ˈt͟həs How to pronounce thus (audio)
Definition of thusnext
as in therefore
for this or that reason we didn't have room for all seven of us in my car and thus took two cars to go to the movies

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Recent Examples of thus The impetus was Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, which contains gory scenes that are definitely too intense for young kids but more appropriate for teens, and thus, the PG-13 rating was born. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026 Summary Quality sleep is crucial for leaders' performance, yet unpredictable schedules often lead to sleep deprivation, thus impairing vital cognitive functions like memory. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The example up for auction was the last to leave the factory and thus is believed to be Lamborghini’s final V-12 manual, according to the auction house. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 The Republicans must lose four Senate seats in the upcoming midterms for the Democrats to win control of the chamber, and thus likely control the entire Congress. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thus
  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. consequently
Adverb
  • The hijab, as one of the most visible markers of Muslim faith, could therefore be treated not simply as religious dress but as evidence that a Muslim woman was aligned with a foreign power.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Drops that fell directly onto the target without sliding first (and therefore carried no charge) left the surface pristine after the same 3,000 impacts.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of therefore
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  • Only one person in this friend group is knowingly connected to a violent cult, so are we supposed to view him as a potential suspect?
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Business is so strong that management felt comfortable enough to provide a financial outlook further into the future than ever before.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Dark and colored materials absorb more solar energy and consequently heat up.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Havekes’s redesign plays with perception of space through color—and consequently eliminates the often anonymous neutrality typical of many new buildings.
    — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thus. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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