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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
Frieden said that, by the time health workers detected this latest outbreak, cases have outnumbered those reported at the start of the 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which caused over 28,000 cases and 11,325 deaths over two years.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 May 2026
What was remarkable about Newcastle was how one tug on the thread caused Nuno’s players to unravel.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 18 May 2026
According to the park service’s website, the fire was human-caused but is still under investigation.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
However, Larson died the night of the final rehearsal and just one day before Rent's first Off-Broadway preview performance, at the age of 35, from an aortic dissection, believed to have been caused by undiagnosed Marfan syndrome.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
This caused a 25% drop in regional internet traffic, a major headache for all concerned.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Ebola is a deadly disease caused by an ebolavirus, a type of virus typically found in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the CDC.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 May 2026
What was remarkable about Newcastle was how one tug on the thread caused Nuno’s players to unravel.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 18 May 2026
According to the park service’s website, the fire was human-caused but is still under investigation.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
However, Larson died the night of the final rehearsal and just one day before Rent's first Off-Broadway preview performance, at the age of 35, from an aortic dissection, believed to have been caused by undiagnosed Marfan syndrome.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
This caused a 25% drop in regional internet traffic, a major headache for all concerned.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Ebola is a deadly disease caused by an ebolavirus, a type of virus typically found in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the CDC.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caused
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Benson created scoring chances throughout the game and finished with a goal and an assist.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Friday night’s fans may have inadvertently created a new tradition.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside rivalry heats up Lei Ying Lee brought the TNA Knockouts Championship back home last week with a win over Arianna Grace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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But the freaks among us may, if prompted to choose one or the other, share our preference for Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman as the defining soap satire of the 1970s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The previous gray and achromatic hue created the illusion of greater depth and prompted more profound contemplation, the group said.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Twenty international features alone generated a record AUD1 billion ($715 million) in local expenditure in 2024-25, while international TV and VOD titles contributed a further AUD458 million ($327 million).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Common causes of high humidity in a house include leaks, high outdoor humidity affecting the inside, insufficient ventilation, and moisture generated from cooking, washing clothes, and showering.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Many of these inventions quickly spawned new firms, accelerating America’s entrepreneurial dynamism.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The series ran for eight seasons and spawned a 2015 movie.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The game has already produced seven winners in 2026, including a rapid stretch in late April and early May when four jackpots were claimed in just four days, underscoring how quickly fortunes have turned this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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And while this year ultimately produced notable wins for healthcare policy, business organizations were also frustrated by legislators on that front as well, pointing to a bill that would have allowed for association health plans that died in the Appropriations Committee.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 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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The stick shift induced new fear.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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In August 2024, I was induced at 40 weeks following a healthy pregnancy, but developed preeclampsia in the hospital.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Caused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caused. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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