1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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2
as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
finally induced the eyewitness to the gangland slaying to cooperate with the police
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Recent Examples of induce
Magistrate Tracye Hill dismissed both inducing panic charges on their merits, which is similar to a not guilty verdict in adult court, according to court records.
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Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
The team ran scenarios, including a backward push to induce forward pitching and a lateral force that caused rolling, and found the controller could stabilise the robot in both cases.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The rise of streaming, along with social media and AI, has amplified pressure on legacy businesses and induced consolidation as traditional players chase the scale and clout of tech companies like Netflix and YouTube.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Of course, there are also alternative options for those wanting something less nightmare-inducing, such as The Bikeriders, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Fall Guy.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
The team ran scenarios, including a backward push to induce forward pitching and a lateral force that caused rolling, and found the controller could stabilise the robot in both cases.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The rise of streaming, along with social media and AI, has amplified pressure on legacy businesses and induced consolidation as traditional players chase the scale and clout of tech companies like Netflix and YouTube.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Of course, there are also alternative options for those wanting something less nightmare-inducing, such as The Bikeriders, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Fall Guy.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
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Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Brooks Boyd said the shutdown is not causing any meaningful impacts to tribal services at the moment.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The cause was classified as norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and is commonly known as the stomach flu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, when issues on mass transit occurred, the city could persuade PTC to improve conditions, but the city was only required to offer emergency services to commuters.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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The message sought to persuade the public to take measures to eliminate the spread of COVID-19.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security has detained hundreds of TPS holders from Venezuela nationwide, creating confusion about how the protections are being applied.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Democrats want to overturn spending cuts Republicans approved earlier in the year for Medicaid, which provides health insurance for Americans living in or near poverty, and extend insurance subsidies created by the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Commuters’ complaints have often convinced government officials to act.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, cattle industry experts are not convinced that the downturn in futures prices will last.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gwyneth Paltrow and daughter Apple Martin’s joint fall 2025 campaign for GapStudio generated $1 million in media impact value within one week of the collection’s announcement, according to Launchmetrics.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The new design features an 11×11 fuel matrix, which increases the heat-generating surface area for more efficient use of uranium and provides industry-leading fuel mass per bundle.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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There's a debate raging about whether adding a squirrel feeding station filled with corn or peanuts to your garden will satisfy the rodents and keep them away from bulbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight and compact kit is easy to bring along while traveling or tuck away in a closet at home.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This work, like the word ‘amalgam’ in the title, just brings it all together.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile tried to drag him to his feet, prompting a fracas with Van Hecke’s defensive partner, Lewis Dunk, and several other players from both teams, which ended with bookings for the trio.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Regional lenders have been under pressure after last year's banking turmoil, prompting mergers aimed at strengthening balance sheets and expanding into faster-growing markets.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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