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Recent Examples of causal
The cruise, which has a causal attire dress code, features a full bar with cocktails, wine and beer available for purchase.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Queen says more experiments are needed, including looking at more long-term longitudinal data and identifying causal relationships in animal models with specific bacterial strains.
—Joseph Kim, NPR, 16 June 2026
The May 2026 review in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found no convincing causal evidence that weight cycling itself permanently slows metabolism or causes long-term harm in people with obesity.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
However, if further research finds a causal relationship, there are several potential explanations, Preidis said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Queen says more experiments are needed, including looking at more long-term longitudinal data and identifying causal relationships in animal models with specific bacterial strains.
—Joseph Kim, NPR, 16 June 2026
The May 2026 review in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found no convincing causal evidence that weight cycling itself permanently slows metabolism or causes long-term harm in people with obesity.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
However, if further research finds a causal relationship, there are several potential explanations, Preidis said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for causal
Adjective
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With several injuries, the Sparks took a creative approach to acquire healthy players.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Bazaldua and Blackmon asked Judge Eric Moye to require Tolbert and Johnson to appear and show cause why they shouldn't be held in constructive contempt of his court order.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Sensual Venus in your 8th House of Intimacy trines nebulous Neptune in your 4th House of Home, helping tender conversations feel safer and more constructive.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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“Causal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causal. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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