as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the ice storm caused a massive power outage
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as in reason
someone or something responsible for a result
the much-debated causes of the war
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as in movement
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
joined the freedom fighters' cause as a young man
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Recent Examples of cause
Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Summer car maintenance tips for coastal areas In coastal areas, the salty water from the ocean permeates into the air, causing corrosion to vehicles’ metal components.
—Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
In According to Fortinet’s latest report, professionals cited the lack of IT skills and training as one of the top three causes of breaches.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Verb
If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Summer car maintenance tips for coastal areas In coastal areas, the salty water from the ocean permeates into the air, causing corrosion to vehicles’ metal components.
—Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Noun
Adams, however, said Pino first told Thompson about the other boat being the cause of the crash without being prompted by the officer.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
In According to Fortinet’s latest report, professionals cited the lack of IT skills and training as one of the top three causes of breaches.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause
Verb
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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There’s a good reason that rooms come with binoculars because there is almost too much action to scope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That depth was part of the reason the 2001-02 Kings went 61-21 and took the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in the Western Conference Finals.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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What's the least amount of movement someone can do to offset the harms of our modern sedentary lifestyle?—
NPR,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Interiors are arranged as connected spaces, allowing movement to feel easy and uninterrupted, while each element is considered in terms of how it will be used over time.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Verb
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In White Mana’s case, the diner’s rise from fair exhibit to real restaurant has brought nationwide attention over the years, but most reviewers agree that its burger cooked over a bed of onions lives up to the hype.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This is a Stanley Cup Final between two franchises that bring it at the concession stands.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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In my own research on Ebola, SARS and MERS, my colleagues and I have shown that the speed at which infected people are identified and removed from the community is one of the strongest determinants of outbreak size.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Above all else, the defense’s ability to adopt a new scheme with mostly returning personnel will be another key determinant of the Bills’ ceiling in 2026.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Some who voted to impeach him now support his campaign, while others have raised concerns about his candidacy.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The snowy first look released by Apple back in March honestly bares some cursory resemblance to the snowy, period, Eastern European setting that the AI prompt manages to generate — which again is just for a storyboard!—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Participants may be introduced to strategies for generating motivated seller leads, exploring ways to negotiate profitable deals, structuring financing options, and developing approaches that could support operational growth.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Arizona has won 11 games and lost only five since promoting him, which feels significant (but, hey, correlation/causation and whatnot).—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Feychting notes the timing doesn’t come close to proving causation.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
20 May 2026
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“Cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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