causal

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Recent Examples of causal Yet decades of research involving millions of children have found no causal relationship between vaccines and autism. Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for causal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causal
Adjective
  • Based in Sacramento, Sugar Coated is a scratch bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes, macarons, and individual desserts, known for creative fillings, premium ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But then came creative-class-friendly mid-tier chains such as Warby Parker, Everlane, and Madewell, followed by upscale shops like Chanel and Hermès.
    Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The success of this trial was possible through the close and constructive cooperation between the participating German Air Force organisations, the exercise management team and the expert teams from Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Nonprofit boards offer opportunities to practice governance, strategic thinking, constructive questioning, and greater accountability.
    Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Causal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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