because of

preposition

Synonyms of because ofnext
: by reason of : on account of

Synonyms of because of

Examples of because of in a Sentence

I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
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Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but a move has been a possibility because of uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East and security concerns. Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026 What the ruling could mean for Mangione’s defense Lawyers say typical defenses may be unavailable to Mangione because of the apparent strength of the physical evidence against him. Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 24 May 2026 Health experts say international aid cuts last year by the United States and other rich nations were devastating for eastern Congo because of its multiple problems. ABC News, 24 May 2026 So the major upsets may be fewer, but that figures to be less because of expansion itself than the consequences of the other market forces. Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for because of

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of because of was in the 14th century

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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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because of

preposition
: by reason of

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