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 Retired engineer JoAnn Morgan is still fuming that the last three Apollo moon landings were canceled under President Richard Nixon's watch because of budget cuts, risk concerns and shifting priorities. —

Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026 That’s why everybody around me turning their back on me because of my faith. —

Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026 This secret menu drink is typically only available in the spring and summer because of its seasonal flavors, and can be served blended or iced. —

Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Including Tuesday, Wagner has missed 22 games in a row and 47 of the past 51 contests because of the injury. —

Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for because of

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with

Preposition

David's live chat with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Monday.

— David Ignatius, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
In interviews with The Star, politicians, consultants and other political experts touted Graves’ ability to use his influence in Washington to bolster Kansas City’s most important projects.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026