CAUSED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

caused

verb

past tense of cause

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 During the Iran war, several strikes hit in the area around the plant, which is managed by Russian technicians, but caused no damage to the plant itself. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 This is caused by linkages when digital systems (software, network connections, and AI models) interface directly with physical machinery (actuators, robotic limbs, vehicles, and factory valves). — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 MetroLoft added roughly 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, Berman said. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 But to say the World Cup caused fans to flock to Heart Health Park to continue riding the soccer wave might be overselling it. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Last year, cloudbursts, floods and landslides caused significant loss of life and property across India. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Her appearance not only caused a frenzy, but also marked a milestone in a relationship that stretches back decades. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 How dangerous is the poop parasite Cyclosporiasis, an infection of the small intestine caused by the parasite cyclospora cayetanensis isn't new, but states across the country have reported an increase in cases. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 8 July 2026 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. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caused

Verb

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
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.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of created

Verb

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.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of brought

Verb

Earlier this week, crews battled small blazes in Montecito Heights, Encino and Sylmar, where a brush fire prompted extended lane closures of the 5 Freeway.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
An electrical fire in a meat case at the H-E-B Alliance location prompted an emergency response to the store Thursday night, according to Fort Worth Fire Department call logs and store personnel.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Definition of prompted

Verb

Illmatic, Nas’ historic debut album, topped the list with eight selections, while It Was Written, his sophomore effort, spawned four tracks on the playlist.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
The incentive is real enough that an entire industry is being spawned beneath it.

— Cody Luongo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of spawned

Verb

The Candy documentary, directed by Colin Hanks and executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, earned five nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Sofia Coppola, Lorenzo Mieli, Mario Gianani, Rachel Dengiz, and Youree Henley produced the documentary.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of produced

Verb

But errors induced by pressure and by the immaturity of new combinations prevented the All Blacks ever taking full control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Whether it’s induced by the unknown or past experiences, dogs may shake, tremble, bark, act out or hide when in distress.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026