Synonyms of because of

because of

preposition

as in with

as the result of

I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• with
• due to
• owing to
• on account of
• through

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of because of

The Beast in Me showrunner Howard Gordon knows there was one scene in the Netflix limited series that was divisive because of its brutality. — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

The southern end of the island is remote and rural but growing in population because of its affordability. — Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Outside of acting, Keen, who’s been open about struggling with school because of ADHD and dyslexia, has accumulated many hobbies. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Three Spanish league games were scheduled for Sunday but only two will take place because the match between Celta Vigo and Osasuna had to be postponed because of a fungus outbreak on Celta's Balaidos field. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026