Synonyms of because of

because of

preposition

as in with

as the result of

I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• with
• due to
• owing to
• on account of
• through

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of because of

Guariglia believes Flock is at the center of the license plate reader firestorm, in part, because of its cameras' visibility. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 22 Aug. 2026

In the past, DeSantis has said that the surge in executions can be explained in part because of the pause on all capital punishment during COVID and that the state has a duty to help bring justice to the victims’ families. — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

It also wasn’t lost on the coach that Brooks has been getting a lot of opportunities this preseason — a silver lining to the difficult news that starting running back Chuba Hubbard has missed some time because of a hamstring injury. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

Petersen denied her request because of budget constraints, according to the lawsuit, despite roughly $14,400 remaining in the training budget and the training costing $795. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026