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have thus been
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"have thus been" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to indicate that something had already been done. For example: "The problems had thus been resolved."
✓ Grammatically correct
Science
News & Media
Academia
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Usage summary
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Linguistic context
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Alternative expressions
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
Animal models have thus been engineered.
Steel companies have thus been squeezed between suppliers and customers.
News & Media
The courts have thus been forced to fill the void.
News & Media
Man-made attempts of replicating mechanoreceptors have thus been reviewed.
Microspheres with various closed pore structures have thus been prepared.
Science
Very good flow conditions and repeatability have thus been obtained.
Science
The agencies have thus been handed a lucrative oligopoly.
News & Media
Some of the greatest books, paintings, songs and even speech lines have thus been born.
News & Media
Most of the television evangelists have thus been addressing political and social issues for some time.
News & Media
The intricacies of lyric writing have thus been reduced to brute effusion.
News & Media
Synchronous events typically involve the whole network, and have thus been termed "network spikes" (NS).
Academia
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "have thus been" to clearly indicate a direct consequence or logical result of a preceding action or condition. Ensure the connection between the cause and effect is evident.
Common error
Avoid using "have thus been" in overly simple sentences where a more direct and concise phrasing would suffice. It can sometimes make writing sound unnecessarily formal or convoluted.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "have thus been" functions as a connector indicating a consequence or result of a prior action or condition. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and usability. The examples show its use in academic writing, news reports, and scientific articles.
Frequent in
Science
54%
News & Media
25%
Academia
12%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
2%
Wiki
1%
Formal & Business
6%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "have thus been" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase to denote a direct consequence or result. Ludwig AI's analysis of numerous examples reveals its prevalence across diverse contexts, including science, news, and academia. While the phrase is suitable for expressing cause-and-effect relationships, avoid overuse in simpler sentences where more concise phrasing might be preferable. Alternatives such as "therefore", "consequently", and "as a result" can be used to achieve similar meaning.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have therefore been
Replaces "thus" with "therefore", another word indicating a logical consequence.
have consequently been
Substitutes "thus" with "consequently", highlighting the resultative aspect.
have as a result been
Replaces "thus" with "as a result", explicitly stating the cause-and-effect relationship.
have accordingly been
Uses "accordingly" in place of "thus", suggesting an action is appropriate to the circumstances.
have because of this been
Directly states that something happened because of a specific reason.
have in this way been
Rephrases "thus" to "in this way", providing an explanation of how something happened.
have for this reason been
Emphasizes the reason or cause leading to the outcome.
have in turn been
Indicates a sequence of events or actions, one following from the other.
have on account of this been
Similar to "for this reason", but slightly more formal.
have on that account been
A more formal way of saying "because of that", indicating a specific cause.
FAQs
How can I use "have thus been" in a sentence?
Use "have thus been" to connect a cause or action with its direct result. For example, "The requirements were not met, and the project "has thus been" delayed."
What's a simpler alternative to "have thus been"?
Depending on the context, you can use phrases like "therefore", "consequently", or "as a result" for a more direct expression. The best choice depends on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Is it better to use "have thus been" or "has thus been"?
"Have thus been" is used with plural subjects or the pronouns "I", "you", "we", and "they". "Has thus been" is used with singular subjects (except "I" and "you") and the pronouns "he", "she", and "it".
What's the difference between "have thus been" and "have also been"?
"Have thus been" indicates a direct consequence or result, while "have also been" simply adds another item or aspect to a list. For example, "They "have thus been" rewarded for their efforts" versus "They "have also been" recognized for their contributions".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested