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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
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The book raised issues about conservation and the environmental problems caused by synthetic pesticides.
—Makenna Morrison Gary, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
No one has been injured in the blazes, the latest of which caused minor damage to a north London synagogue on Saturday night.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Allman allegedly caused $50,000 worth of damage across multiple Airbnb rentals booked in a family friend’s name, leaving that friend entangled in a lawsuit with the company.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
The two extra chairs on the stage caused a stir on social media and in-person ahead of the talk.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The uncertain future of funding is part of a larger picture of instability being caused by federal policy changes.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
But some types of tunneling are caused by a different small mammal called a vole.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The war also caused gasoline and diesel prices to surge, causing further headaches for farmers.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The book raised issues about conservation and the environmental problems caused by synthetic pesticides.
—Makenna Morrison Gary, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
No one has been injured in the blazes, the latest of which caused minor damage to a north London synagogue on Saturday night.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Allman allegedly caused $50,000 worth of damage across multiple Airbnb rentals booked in a family friend’s name, leaving that friend entangled in a lawsuit with the company.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
The two extra chairs on the stage caused a stir on social media and in-person ahead of the talk.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The uncertain future of funding is part of a larger picture of instability being caused by federal policy changes.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
But some types of tunneling are caused by a different small mammal called a vole.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The war also caused gasoline and diesel prices to surge, causing further headaches for farmers.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caused
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In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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That event, along with the Grand Mosque seizure in 1979, created a backlash against Western thought, Western ideology.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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But that night the Red Sox bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, and Thursday brought a sense of deja vu.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Down 20, Murray brought the ball over halfcourt, looking for space.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Among the victims were two boys, ages 12 and 14, whose deaths have rattled their community in Northeast Washington and prompted broader fears about an uptick in gun violence that typically unfolds in warmer weather.—
Marissa J. Lang,
Washington Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The visit was prompted by information from a family member of the person who lived in the home.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 2025 festival drew more than 11,400 attendees and generated significant global media reach.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Summer-like temperatures will give way to chilly weather across the Northeast beginning on Monday as residents in the Midwest and Plains clean up after a spell of severe weather that spawned multiple tornadoes.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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In their second year, an H100 spawned $36,000 in annual profit for a 137% return on investment.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Incumbent Mayor John McCann, a Republican, is the lone member of his party on a council otherwise composed of Democrats — a dynamic that has produced notable splits on several high-profile issues.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington, a big, fast, physical back who has produced in the SEC, is near the top of the list.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Graceffo induced a ground ball from Christian Walker to end the game.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
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Stem cells are important for this work, as they can be induced to transform into a wide variety of cell types, and the Scripps program would use a two-step process to create transplantable cartilage.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Caused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caused. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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