due to

preposition

: as a result of : because of

due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job

—Herbert Gold

Using Due to: Usage Guide

The objection to due to as a preposition is only a continuation of disagreements that began in the 18th century over the proper uses of owing and due. Due to is as grammatically sound as owing to, which is frequently recommended in its place. It has been and is used by reputable writers and has been recognized as standard for decades. There is no solid reason to avoid due to.

Synonyms

• with

Examples of due to in a Sentence

evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow

Recent Examples on the Web

The Ascent fought back against the defending league champion Tampa Bay Sun in a prime-time Gainbridge Super League matchup, thrilling an energetic Charlotte crowd on a night when kickoff was pushed back roughly 30 minutes due to thunderstorms. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025

May December At 36, Gracie Atherton (Julianne Moore) became the center of a tabloid scandal due to her infamous affair with seventh grader Joe Yoo. —Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

Year-round book sales ended in 2025 due to stocking costs. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

Harris’s aides had asked Biden’s team to extend protection due to safety concerns. —Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for due to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

due to

preposition

: because of