Thesaurus results for BECAUSE OF

because of

preposition

Definition of because of next

as in with

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

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Recent Examples of because of This should turn around a good pick that went bad because of the rotation out of health care. —

Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026 Jimmy’s connection with Tariq, who is missing a leg due to a bomb that also scarred his mother’s face, is rooted in his brotherly love for his father Khalil, Jimmy’s translator, who was killed because of his work with the Americans. —

Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 The storyline for this film changed because of legal issues with the original script. —

Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026 Lilly Pulitzer white label clothing, for example, is highly sought because of its historical significance. —

Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for because of

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David’s live chat with readers started at 12 p.m. ET on Monday.

— David Ignatius, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
Brolley made an immediate impact as a freshman with nine goals and seven assists.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026