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
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
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Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
That's why an earthquake of this magnitude causes so much more damage in a place like Venezuela than, say, Japan, because Japan is much more prepared for these types of events, given their inherent risk along the Ring of Fire.
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Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Because this research was conducted on mice over a relatively short 16-week period, further clinical trials are necessary to determine whether a completely sugar-free diet causes the same gut and liver inflammation in humans.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Damian has a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis Type 1, which causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue in his body, including one in his head that, if not checked regularly by a doctor and monitored by his family, could interfere with his brain.
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Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Eva Flowe
june 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Those causes carried timeless moral weight that outlasted Gandhi’s assassination and Mandela’s nearly three decades of imprisonment.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
During a community walk in early June, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott said the city's crime reduction strategies combine traditional policing with violence intervention efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of crime.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Instead of layering bots and AI over existing workflows for short-term efficiency, foundation-first organizations address root causes and design for adaptability.
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Rajesh Gharpure,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In between film roles, Watson has often used her platform to advocate for multiple causes, including climate action and gender equality.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
But in both cases, experts and investigators quickly surmised that engine failure topped the list of possible causes.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Giving to education and public-society benefit causes, categories associated with wealthier donors, grew the most in 2025.
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Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Specific causes may include environmental exposures, certain diseases, medications or treatments and smoking, the clinic adds.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Verb
What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
That's why an earthquake of this magnitude causes so much more damage in a place like Venezuela than, say, Japan, because Japan is much more prepared for these types of events, given their inherent risk along the Ring of Fire.
—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Because this research was conducted on mice over a relatively short 16-week period, further clinical trials are necessary to determine whether a completely sugar-free diet causes the same gut and liver inflammation in humans.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Damian has a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis Type 1, which causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue in his body, including one in his head that, if not checked regularly by a doctor and monitored by his family, could interfere with his brain.
—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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,
18 June 2026
Noun
Possible causes of senior suicide include social isolation, loss of personal freedom due to illness and fear of being a burden, according to the National Council On Aging.
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Eva Flowe
june 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Those causes carried timeless moral weight that outlasted Gandhi’s assassination and Mandela’s nearly three decades of imprisonment.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
During a community walk in early June, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott said the city's crime reduction strategies combine traditional policing with violence intervention efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of crime.
—
Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Instead of layering bots and AI over existing workflows for short-term efficiency, foundation-first organizations address root causes and design for adaptability.
—
Rajesh Gharpure,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In between film roles, Watson has often used her platform to advocate for multiple causes, including climate action and gender equality.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
But in both cases, experts and investigators quickly surmised that engine failure topped the list of possible causes.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Giving to education and public-society benefit causes, categories associated with wealthier donors, grew the most in 2025.
—
Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Specific causes may include environmental exposures, certain diseases, medications or treatments and smoking, the clinic adds.
—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causes
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That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutant Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup.
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The watershed provides drinking water, forms a critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and creates recreational spaces for the community, the board wrote.
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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.
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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.
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Others write from theatre departments, family homes, performance worlds, autograph campaigns, and lives that seem to lean toward Williams because something in his work has made private weather briefly shareable.
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Coral Springs and other municipalities plan to proceed with their own education and enforcement campaigns in the absence of state-level guidance.
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When at work, the robot’s drilling generates less than five newtons of force, which feels about as heavy as a half-liter bottle of water.
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Every deployment generates proprietary operational data that helps improve Digit’s perception, decision-making, mobility, and task execution capabilities.
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Whatever the reasons, the result is somewhat ironic.
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Another possibility is that AMD made the move for performance reasons.
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Flapping flight dominates the airborne movements of flying insects, but birds can also glide and soar.
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Yield movements may instead focus on the manner of Starmer's departure, rather than the policies of the successor, April LaRusse, head of investment specialists at Insight Investment, wrote in a note.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
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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.
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“Causes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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