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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the ice storm caused a massive power outage
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Recent Examples of caused
The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city's network.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.
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Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Not only can a small leak left for a long period of time do major damage, but insurance companies are less likely to cover damage caused by a long-term leak.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
It's caused by fat pushing against bands under the skin.
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Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
The World Health Organization said the heat has caused more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, as some places hit 40°C (104°F).
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Thursday’s events have caused Henson to consider changing to a different airline credit card.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
Officials said Rail Operations is investigating what caused the mechanical failure.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
This came on the heels of another round of tornadoes just four days earlier that leveled buildings and caused widespread destruction across the region.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
ABC News,
28 June 2026
The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.
—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Not only can a small leak left for a long period of time do major damage, but insurance companies are less likely to cover damage caused by a long-term leak.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
It's caused by fat pushing against bands under the skin.
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Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
The World Health Organization said the heat has caused more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, as some places hit 40°C (104°F).
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Thursday’s events have caused Henson to consider changing to a different airline credit card.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
Officials said Rail Operations is investigating what caused the mechanical failure.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
This came on the heels of another round of tornadoes just four days earlier that leveled buildings and caused widespread destruction across the region.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caused
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Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
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But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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But about 50 miles away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.
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Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.
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Brown served as a historian of the Black experience and simultaneously challenged a nation to expand their minds, added Vaughan, a cultural critic who directed a similar interview show for Jesse Jackson, produced by music-entertainment mogul Quincy Jones in the 1990s.
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Winick Productions, a company that has produced red carpet events for the Grammy and Tony award shows and movie premieres, also applied for a permit to set up a canopy or tent outside the Garden for an event involving up to 999 people.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.
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The Guardians loaded the bases with two outs in the inning but Burke induced Brayan Rocchio to pop out.
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The Guardians loaded the bases with two outs in the inning but Burke induced Brayan Rocchio to pop out.
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“Caused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caused. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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