as in created
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
While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Historic data In 2024, California witnessed 8,011 fires caused by humans, as reported by NIFC, which burned 990,939 acres of wildland.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
In bodycam footage provided by Ory, the gold truck's driver said the woman driving the car behind him caused the wreck after pulling into the other lane to avoid colliding with the back of the truck.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Israel’s Army Radio reported overnight that the military had been ordered to halt its effort to occupy Gaza City, an offensive that had triggered global outrage and caused hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to flee for their lives.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
While torrential rains and high winds caused significant mudslides, the resilience of the North Carolinians is helping to infuse the area with travelers once again.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
There are alignments of anemia with some of the early modern symptoms of green sickness—though very few people today are likely to think anemia is caused by a blockage of bodily humors curable by intercourse.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
But this caused even more confusion.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Historic data In 2024, California witnessed 8,011 fires caused by humans, as reported by NIFC, which burned 990,939 acres of wildland.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
In bodycam footage provided by Ory, the gold truck's driver said the woman driving the car behind him caused the wreck after pulling into the other lane to avoid colliding with the back of the truck.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Israel’s Army Radio reported overnight that the military had been ordered to halt its effort to occupy Gaza City, an offensive that had triggered global outrage and caused hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to flee for their lives.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
While torrential rains and high winds caused significant mudslides, the resilience of the North Carolinians is helping to infuse the area with travelers once again.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
There are alignments of anemia with some of the early modern symptoms of green sickness—though very few people today are likely to think anemia is caused by a blockage of bodily humors curable by intercourse.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
But this caused even more confusion.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caused
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Iamaleava created a ritual of sorts on third downs.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The visit brought tens of thousands of visitors to the Royal Oak basilica.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The role ultimately brought Judge, Altschuler and Krinsky to Silicon Valley and the culture of technologists.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, some industry critics have said Peloton's equipment isn't appropriate for gym settings because the machines can't handle higher frequency use, which prompted the company to create a more durable lineup.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tragedies that prompted action The shift follows lawsuits tied to teen suicides.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to the letters, industrial sludge material generated from the mill's operations had been spread on multiple farm fields in Stella at least since 1996.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yates then made an issue of it on the podcast, which spawned an interesting discussion with Kiper.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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What started as a daily ritual for millions of listeners has spawned a digital empire for the sisters.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With Gein, Murphy has produced a story that weighs in on an existing urgent conversation happening right now.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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So far this season, the Atlantic Ocean's hurricane basin has produced four hurricanes and five tropical storms.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The rise of streaming, along with social media and AI, has amplified pressure on legacy businesses and induced consolidation as traditional players chase the scale and clout of tech companies like Netflix and YouTube.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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But right-hander Spencer Bivens recorded a strikeout and induced a foul pop with the bases loaded, and third baseman Matt Chapman fell into the netting while catching it to preserve a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Caused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caused. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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