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 This bright green soda was a must-have at sleepovers, partially because of its very ‘90s green and orange color scheme and partially because it was packed with sugar. —

Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026 In Week 16, the Falcons benched him in favor of Penix because of performance issues. —

Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 Forecasters issued a red flag warning for the Front Range and Eastern Plains because of critical fire weather, including high winds and low humidity. —

Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026 Jones and Giddey are operating under a 24-minute restriction because of hamstring injuries. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for because of

Recent Examples of Synonyms for because of

with

Preposition

Castellanos, who could platoon with Gavin Sheets during the season, made his second Cactus League start at first base on Tuesday afternoon and had two hits.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
But with Tuesday’s result, two historic foes located 10 miles apart might find some separation.

— Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026