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

Raising the city’s garbage fee was another structural solution that aldermen and the mayor opted to avoid because of similar political difficulties. —Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

The whole point of us working in in collaboration is to look forward to these moments when this kind of indeterminacy happens, either because of a thunderstorm or the other person’s intervention. —John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026

Ground beef tends to have a richer flavor because of its fat content. —Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026

In cold-weather states, denying older people a bed because of mobility and other health issues can be especially risky. —Aaron Bolton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026