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

But the policies to alter schedules or cancel practice or games because of the high temperatures can vary among sports associations throughout the metro. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026

Calling it cartel violence, not terrorism Mexico has long resisted describing cartel violence as terrorism, in part because of concerns that the designation could invite foreign intervention and hurt tourism and investment, Felbab-Brown said. — María Verza, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

A certain amount of secrecy surrounds the White House worksite, in part because of a large military structure that is being built underground, beneath where the ballroom will stand. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

That was because, as OutKick's Ian Miller wrote, the university had pulled the outlet's credentials because of a report about a locker room altercation that resulted in the dismissal of senior safety Jacob Fields. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026