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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition that causes hyperthyroidism, the overproduction of thyroid hormone.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 June 2025
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
While Biden and Democrats unfairly attempted to shift student debt onto taxpayers that chose not to go to college, Republicans are taking on the root causes of the student debt crisis to lower the cost of tuition and improve Americans' access to opportunities that set them up for success.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Verb
There were five crashes and seven deaths in 2023 caused by wrong-way drivers.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition that causes hyperthyroidism, the overproduction of thyroid hormone.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
The Royalton Chic hotel could not have foreseen that its operations would be substantial factors in the cause of Elijah Snow’s death, the Mexican property’s lawyers argued.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
While Biden and Democrats unfairly attempted to shift student debt onto taxpayers that chose not to go to college, Republicans are taking on the root causes of the student debt crisis to lower the cost of tuition and improve Americans' access to opportunities that set them up for success.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause
Verb
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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,
9 June 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
Noun
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There is no reason to believe that an enemy wouldn’t take a page out of the Israeli playbook and go after leadership.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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The two vehicles collided in a head-on collision for an unknown reason, state police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Is there a path to build a movement to defeat this fascist Trump agenda?—
Dave Zirin,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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However, the rapid movement of the dollar in either direction typically sparks extensive internal discussions about hedging strategies and financial forecasts.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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With a new situation under center, the New York Giants hope to bring stability to their passing game.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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This is not something the U.S. bid for — they were simply told Infantino was bringing the competition to their country.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Living Conditions Living environments are another critical determinant of health outcomes influenced by income.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Sleep has become a determinant of so much of my daily life.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The Patriots junior, who was instrumental in the school winning the 4A state football championship in the fall, closed out his junior campaign with three more state championship medals in track.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Ideas like adding PvE to the game like a campaign or separate mode are not going to happen by launch.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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TikTok users can't get enough of the sweet video, which has generated over 52,200 views and more than 10,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The athletics department has been generating revenue through various means, including the establishment of the Competitive Success Fund.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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The study doesn't, however, prove causation – but this link adds to the growing body of evidence that such bitter taste receptors have more complex biological impacts than simply helping hunter-gatherer humans avoid potential plant toxins.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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But even collectively, the research found only correlations that might implicate nitrate—not the hard proof of causation required to trigger the difficult and controversial process of tightening federal health regulations.—
Dave Hage,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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“Cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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