as in creates
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 determinants
someone or something responsible for a result
the much-debated causes of the war
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as in campaigns
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 causes
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
There isn’t enough evidence yet to say Ozempic causes stomach paralysis.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The May 2026 review in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found no convincing causal evidence that weight cycling itself permanently slows metabolism or causes long-term harm in people with obesity.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
All of this could be exacerbated this year with a strong El Niño, a cyclic warming of the equatorial Pacific, which causes higher temperatures and drier weather in the rainforest, conditions that worsen wildfires.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The mechanism by which political interference causes science leadership to migrate is not theoretical.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
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
The condition causes nerve damage, primarily in the extremities, that can interfere with the ability to walk.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
O’Brien said investigators ruled out other potential causes of the fire, including power lines, lightning and fireworks.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The team cited widening economic inequality, social instability and chronic stress as larger issues that could be driving multiple causes of death at the same time.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
While some causes are relatively minor, others may indicate larger drainage or venting issues that can worsen over time if left untreated.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
And Don Ryce died from natural causes at 76 in October 2020.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Align with causes and a group of peers whose values resonate with yours for an important mission that speaks to your heart.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
This month, let’s renew our efforts to identify the root causes of gun violence, share what is working and work to build a society where gun deaths are not an everyday occurrence that threaten our families, communities and basic freedoms.
—Catherine Blakespear, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Coroner Martine Lachance has been assigned to investigate the causes and circumstances surrounding the death.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Verb
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
There isn’t enough evidence yet to say Ozempic causes stomach paralysis.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The May 2026 review in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found no convincing causal evidence that weight cycling itself permanently slows metabolism or causes long-term harm in people with obesity.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
All of this could be exacerbated this year with a strong El Niño, a cyclic warming of the equatorial Pacific, which causes higher temperatures and drier weather in the rainforest, conditions that worsen wildfires.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The mechanism by which political interference causes science leadership to migrate is not theoretical.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
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
The condition causes nerve damage, primarily in the extremities, that can interfere with the ability to walk.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
Noun
The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
O’Brien said investigators ruled out other potential causes of the fire, including power lines, lightning and fireworks.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The team cited widening economic inequality, social instability and chronic stress as larger issues that could be driving multiple causes of death at the same time.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
While some causes are relatively minor, others may indicate larger drainage or venting issues that can worsen over time if left untreated.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
And Don Ryce died from natural causes at 76 in October 2020.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Align with causes and a group of peers whose values resonate with yours for an important mission that speaks to your heart.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
This month, let’s renew our efforts to identify the root causes of gun violence, share what is working and work to build a society where gun deaths are not an everyday occurrence that threaten our families, communities and basic freedoms.
—Catherine Blakespear, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Coroner Martine Lachance has been assigned to investigate the causes and circumstances surrounding the death.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causes
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According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
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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Some count ratings or awards as determinants of quality, while count changes to policy and laws or special commissions of inquiry.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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The trio have led publicity campaigns for hundreds of films and series, in addition to major festival and awards initiatives.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The agreement includes creating new outdoor basketball courts, developing new youth sports clinics led by student-athletes, mental health awareness campaigns and more, according to the company.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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City officials are developing a long-term plan to modernize the Elk Grove Auto Mall, an economic driver for the city that generates about one-third of its sales tax revenue, as officials prepare for changes in the automotive industry.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The system uses heat pipes to move heat away from the reactor core and into a supercritical carbon dioxide power conversion system that generates electricity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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In a recent segment on the Radio-Canada investigative news program Enquête, former Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx expounded further on the reasons for the rejection.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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Jones stayed diplomatic in her reasons for entering the 2021 season on a mission.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Whatever the account, these are poems that have not simply endured time, but have mastered it, capturing it in their movements, their tides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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And its use of initiatives to restrict immigration has served as an inspiration to right-wing movements in Europe.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Whipping out a camera the moment a restaurant server brings a meal or a favorite performer appears onstage.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Here, Elliott Gould brings a deft touch to his hang-dog detective Philip Marlowe, moving with a lightness that's hard to pin down but is undeniably comic.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Goldie, like Bucephalus, seized the bit and galloped into the intoxicating world of knowing, of finding out, of discovering reasons and causations.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Causes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causes. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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