causations

plural of causation

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Recent Examples of causations Goldie, like Bucephalus, seized the bit and galloped into the intoxicating world of knowing, of finding out, of discovering reasons and causations. — Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causations
causes
Noun
  • Some experts point to worsening public health since the 2008 financial crisis, citing factors such as growing obesity, long hospital waiting times, the cost-of-living crisis and other social causes.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The official causes of death for both were deferred, pending further investigation.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Causations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causations. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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