causal

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Recent Examples of causal Brand New Day has moments were even the most causal fans will feel things — there’s a scene with Peter and MJ on a rooftop, in particular, that’s devastating, and brings both our hero and the audience to a point of emotional surrender. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Her research explores questions about the nature of the self, decision-making, temporal experience, philosophical methodology, causation, causal experience, time and time’s arrow, perception, mereology, constitution, and essence. Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026 And just as lighting a candle requires multiple causal factors – the presence of oxygen, a combustible object, a source of ignition – developing motivations requires multiple social and structural factors for that spark to grow into a flame. Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 The causal effects of testosterone on human physiology have been understood for decades. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for causal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causal
Adjective
  • Adding to the resort’s already extensive list of experiences—ranging from creative expression, fitness, and integrative wellbeing to outdoor adventure, yoga, and nourishment—are several new offerings.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The illusion of molten steel was basically water and mineral oil mixed with a little powdered sugar; creative lighting and heaters placed below the cameras—plus a few CGI sparks in the background—did the rest.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The weekly cloud model is also constructive and should bolster price in the coming weeks.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The second was that whatever happened in the room stayed in the room, with candor, questions, and constructive debate.
    Melissa Daimler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Causal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causal. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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