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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
Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
On June 24, two earthquakes caused devastating damage in northern Venezuela, the home country of several Braves players and coaches.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
More expensive fuel has caused airlines to raise prices, adding $100 to the bill.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas.
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Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Start With Confidential One-On-Ones Low engagement is rarely caused by one loud issue; it’s usually rooted in quiet ones.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Nearly 85% of wildfires are caused by people, both intentionally and unintentionally, such as when power lines fail or campfires are left unattended.
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ABC News,
1 July 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
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
On June 24, two earthquakes caused devastating damage in northern Venezuela, the home country of several Braves players and coaches.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
More expensive fuel has caused airlines to raise prices, adding $100 to the bill.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas.
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Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Start With Confidential One-On-Ones Low engagement is rarely caused by one loud issue; it’s usually rooted in quiet ones.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Nearly 85% of wildfires are caused by people, both intentionally and unintentionally, such as when power lines fail or campfires are left unattended.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Officials said Rail Operations is investigating what caused the mechanical failure.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
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.
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
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An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
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If the measure passes, the costs of the audits would be paid via the revenues generated by the special tax.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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But the arrival of Buc-ee's supercharged the trend and spawned imitators like Wally's, which has three 50,000-square-foot locations in the Midwest, with plans for more.
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In 2011, Impractical Jokers was launched on Tru TV, and the long-running series has spawned a feature film and several spinoffs.
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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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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Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
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But errors induced by pressure and by the immaturity of new combinations prevented the All Blacks ever taking full control.
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Whether it’s induced by the unknown or past experiences, dogs may shake, tremble, bark, act out or hide when in distress.
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“Caused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caused. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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