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

Injury update Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia, who has been on the Injured List since June 23 because of a muscle strain in his left hand, is expected to start hitting again during the All-Star break, Quatraro said. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Their flight from Denver to Boston turned around after a half-hour on June 24 because of a mechanical issue. — Jerry Beach, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Adebayo and Herro were viewed as the Heat’s top two leaders this past season, with Adebayo holding the title of team captain and Herro gaining trust because of his on-court accomplishments and relatively long tenure in Miami. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

The Times on Friday filed a countersuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming that a reverse discrimination claim was in fact a retaliatory action because of its news reporting. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 July 2026