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

There is extreme fire danger in the park and Montrose County is under Stage 1 fire restrictions because of high temperatures, extremely low humidity, gusty winds and dry vegetation, NPS officials said. —John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 July 2025

Over the years, some Big Brother seasons have been more memorable than others, either because of the twists or the Houseguests themselves. —Adam England, People.com, 10 July 2025

Generally, supporters aren’t that sympathetic to players at the highest level complaining about the idea that they’re being made to play too much football (as some of the replies to Kounde’s post on social media illustrated), largely because of their wages. —Stuart James, New York Times, 10 July 2025

Wolf: The 6-11 forward is among the most intriguing prospects in Summer League because of his offensive versatility. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025