consequently
adverb
con·se·quent·ly
ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē 
-si-kwənt-
: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly
The words are often confused and are consequently misused.
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Examples of consequently in a Sentence
taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
Recent Examples on the Web
Because Mulanje is in the tropics, the granite has not been subjected to the timeless freeze-thaw cycles that split stone at higher latitudes and altitudes; consequently, there were no cracks, which meant the surface was glass-smooth and could not be ascended without placing bolts for protection.
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Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
This situation has left many students in limbo, uncertain about their financial aid packages and, consequently, their college choices.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Erik, a young man in his mid-20s, enlists in the war to defend Talish and consequently loses one of his legs.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
While those in urban centers making the decision to get out of the office game increasingly have looked to convert unloved offices to apartments, in some areas warehouses are hard to come by and, consequently, bring a premium, Soto said.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Spring is a great time to clean your dryer because fall and winter are usually when the dryer has had the most use, consequently the most lint build-up.
—USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024
This effort aims to reduce compute requirements and, consequently, the price tag.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
The retreat of police has consequently fueled the lawlessness surrounding aid distribution.
—Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Utah was eliminated from the Pac-12 tournament — and, consequently, the NCAA Tournament — with a double-digit loss to Colorado on Thursday night.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
This situation has left many students in limbo, uncertain about their financial aid packages and, consequently, their college choices.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Erik, a young man in his mid-20s, enlists in the war to defend Talish and consequently loses one of his legs.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
While those in urban centers making the decision to get out of the office game increasingly have looked to convert unloved offices to apartments, in some areas warehouses are hard to come by and, consequently, bring a premium, Soto said.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Spring is a great time to clean your dryer because fall and winter are usually when the dryer has had the most use, consequently the most lint build-up.
—USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024
This effort aims to reduce compute requirements and, consequently, the price tag.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
The retreat of police has consequently fueled the lawlessness surrounding aid distribution.
—Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Utah was eliminated from the Pac-12 tournament — and, consequently, the NCAA Tournament — with a double-digit loss to Colorado on Thursday night.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
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consequently
adverb
con·se·quent·ly
ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē
-si-kwənt-
: as a result : accordingly
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