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
But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The desire of the masses of the people is the continuation of effective and regret-inducing defense.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The only certainty in these films is that the self-righteous Optimus Prime will always preach some long-winded, sleep-inducing monologue at the end of the movie before a radio-friendly Linkin Park or Imagine Dragons song blares over the credits.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The video itself is an amalgamation of uninspired and cringe-inducing AI slop.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The desire of the masses of the people is the continuation of effective and regret-inducing defense.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The only certainty in these films is that the self-righteous Optimus Prime will always preach some long-winded, sleep-inducing monologue at the end of the movie before a radio-friendly Linkin Park or Imagine Dragons song blares over the credits.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The video itself is an amalgamation of uninspired and cringe-inducing AI slop.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
Verb
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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More recently, Matt Cooke was suspended for seven games during the 2014 playoffs for kneeing Tyson Barrie and causing an injury.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bank charters also come with the kind of regulatory strictures that persuaded Robinhood that the costs of obtaining one outweigh the benefits.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The goal in the West Bank is to create a homogenous ethnicity in a space that is being cleansed of Palestinians, and to expand the Israeli footprint there.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yurtseven’s three straight double-doubles with RGV helped convince the Warriors to sign him over Santa Cruz Warriors center — and NBA veteran — Charles Bassey, who subsequently signed a 10-day deal with the Boston Celtics.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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It had been carried out explicitly to convince people like him.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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And the excitement has generated attention across the globe.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company will add to its on-campus staff and work with digital advertisers to generate revenue for the program.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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For Kelce, the most poetic ending, and likely the only truly satisfying one, would be to become part of Reid’s fourth Super Bowl-winning team — a monumental task, especially after the team’s decline last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The protein helps satisfy hunger, and the probiotics support gut health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jamal Murray fouled out with only five points early in overtime, bringing an early end to his worst game of the season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The instructor brought Higgins to a boat and began CPR, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The rupture occurred as the agency was wrapping up major infrastructure upgrades at the facility, injuring one worker and prompting a Yuba River conservation group to report that hundreds, and possibly thousands, of young Chinook salmon were stranded and died in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung
March 13,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who oversaw changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution's president.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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