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

The pool is necessary because of the space limitations of areas of the White House, like the Oval Office, or on Air Force One. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Pin-tumbler locks can be picked because of minor variations between their pins. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Some worried the hit series would only appeal to male viewers because of its violence, but Han believed anyone could relate to it. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Earthquakes are common, especially along Panama’s border with Costa Rica and its Pacific coast, because of the interaction of several tectonic plates, including the Cocos, Nazca and Caribbean plates. — Aris Mariota, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026