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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
An El Niño releases heat stored in the upper ocean into the air, which causes global temperatures to rise, but with a few months lag time, said Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini.
—Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
This is largely due to how bodily fluids behave and realign in microgravity, which frequently causes swelling in the nasal passages.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Without a protective atmosphere like the Earth’s, which acts as a shield and causes most meteorites to burn up, the Moon is largely exposed, as evidenced in its crater-riddled appearance.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
His quest to fly causes troubles in his family, condemnation from the conservative society and even warnings from the security personnel in the city as flying in Diyarbakir is a security concern for the state.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
An El Niño releases heat stored in the upper ocean into the air, which causes global temperatures to rise, but with a few months lag time, said Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
What causes variance in state gas prices?
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the literal rocking of docks and fishing boats, which causes disputes between different lake users.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The study authors say the finding probably has multiple causes.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
And that’s just part of Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic commitment since 2020, in which she’s donated to thousands of organizations focused on DEI, disaster recovery, community development, health, and environmental causes.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
As the nation’s leading marine safety organization, the Coast Guard investigates marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Sun employees also complained that, as at the local Sinclair station, the paper did not always clearly disclose Smith’s financial backing of candidates or causes.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Hossein Assem, 72, died of natural causes, according to the Coroner’s Office.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Colorado State Patrol is launching a new awareness campaign in April, highlighting common causes of crashes due to distracted driving.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
An El Niño releases heat stored in the upper ocean into the air, which causes global temperatures to rise, but with a few months lag time, said Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini.
—Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
This is largely due to how bodily fluids behave and realign in microgravity, which frequently causes swelling in the nasal passages.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Without a protective atmosphere like the Earth’s, which acts as a shield and causes most meteorites to burn up, the Moon is largely exposed, as evidenced in its crater-riddled appearance.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
His quest to fly causes troubles in his family, condemnation from the conservative society and even warnings from the security personnel in the city as flying in Diyarbakir is a security concern for the state.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
An El Niño releases heat stored in the upper ocean into the air, which causes global temperatures to rise, but with a few months lag time, said Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
What causes variance in state gas prices?
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the literal rocking of docks and fishing boats, which causes disputes between different lake users.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
This quite plainly is a group of adult activists foisting their political causes onto the next generation, defining students in their own image, and asking them to carry these burdens for them.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The study authors say the finding probably has multiple causes.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
And that’s just part of Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic commitment since 2020, in which she’s donated to thousands of organizations focused on DEI, disaster recovery, community development, health, and environmental causes.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
As the nation’s leading marine safety organization, the Coast Guard investigates marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Sun employees also complained that, as at the local Sinclair station, the paper did not always clearly disclose Smith’s financial backing of candidates or causes.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Hossein Assem, 72, died of natural causes, according to the Coroner’s Office.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Colorado State Patrol is launching a new awareness campaign in April, highlighting common causes of crashes due to distracted driving.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causes
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In terms of materials, oak parquet creates a warm, continuous base throughout the apartment.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grosso is recognized by her colleagues as a compassionate and thoughtful educator who creates a classroom environment where every student feels seen, supported, and appropriately challenged.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another long-standing challenge to physician authority and judgment is the relationship with insurers, which has become one of the most significant determinants of care delivery.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The organization offers a Nurse Family Partnership Program, which consists of weekly home visits from a nurse, and the Guided Journey Program, which focuses on the social determinants of health.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gibson has created a suite of 17 prints that reference political buttons from the Obama campaigns.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before acting, McQueen was a freelance creative, modeling for various campaigns in Jamaica and working with LGBTQ organizations on the island.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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By combining visual awareness, conversational memory, and behavioral analytics, Realbotix positions Vinci as a system that not only enhances interaction but also generates actionable insights from those interactions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ballot measure relates to Proposition C, a 1% statewide sales tax approved by voters in 1982 that generates education funding.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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But those shootarounds can be canceled for any number of reasons, including if the game is the second in consecutive nights, or if the team is in the middle of a tough stretch of travel or practiced the day before.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The spa There’s a solid spa here that’s always cooking up new reasons to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Epstein agreed to hire off-duty sheriff's deputies to monitor his movements, log visitors and provide security at his office and home.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Both of these ballets feature dancers wearing stiff, geometrically inspired costumes that obscure their bodies and constrain their movements.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Peace Love Mahjong tiles and accessories combine beautiful design with high-quality materials, turning a classic game into a stylish experience that brings friends and community together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Forward Rieger Lorenz #14 of the Denver Pioneers brings the puck up ice as defenseman Luca Fantilli #63 of the Michigan Wolverines defends on Thursday night.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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