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

Still, Ryan said farmers who experience crop loss because of drought or major flooding may be prompted to think about ways to build more resilience into their operations. — Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

With Chop Robinson out because of a concussion, the Dolphins elevated edge players Clelin Ferrell and Max Llewellyn from the practice squad. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

But that may not be enough to overcome the collateral damage of the president’s sagging approval rating and soaring fuel prices because of the war. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Bar resigned soon afterward, saying that he was being pushed out because of the investigation. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026