as in with
as the result of
owing to the extra snow days this year, we'll have to run an additional two days into June
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Recent Examples of owing to
The artist had lived in Poland since 2021 owing to fear of political persecution.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Schwartz explained to me that this time around, the understructure of the bridge was rebuilt but (owing to the Landmarks designation) had to maintain its late-19th-century appearance.
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Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
This fabric is an old faithful with great range, seen everywhere from Scandi-style beach houses to cozy, colorful city apartments, owing to their breathability and relaxed look.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
People commonly seek medical care abroad owing to lower costs, culturally familiar providers, or procedures that are unavailable or not approved in the United States.
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Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Schwartz explained to me that this time around, the understructure of the bridge was rebuilt but (owing to the Landmarks designation) had to maintain its late-19th-century appearance.
—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
This fabric is an old faithful with great range, seen everywhere from Scandi-style beach houses to cozy, colorful city apartments, owing to their breathability and relaxed look.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
People commonly seek medical care abroad owing to lower costs, culturally familiar providers, or procedures that are unavailable or not approved in the United States.
—
Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for owing to
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Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Daniil Tarasov will both be free agents in a matter of days, leaving Florida with a crucial hole — or net – to fill.
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While Blutinger was speaking, history professor Jonathan Roth attempted to take video of the protesters in the hallway and got into a physical altercation with a female student who tried to block him from doing so.
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.
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Ortega, who lives in the neighborhood, regularly passes businesses that have temporarily shuttered because of the fire.
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“Owing to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owing%20to. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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