as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the ice storm caused a massive power outage
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Recent Examples of causing
Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.
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Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Blue Origin had hoped to nail its first attempt at landing a booster on New Glenn’s inaugural orbital flight in January, but engines failed to reignite properly, causing the rocket to veer off course.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Wendy’s replied, causing a stir online.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Each time clothes rub against each other in the washer, the friction abrades the fibers slightly causing the surface to look dull.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
After Jost jokingly tried to sell the ferry in a sketch earlier this year, The New York Times reported last month that the vessel was causing financial troubles for the pair.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
This coupling effectively slows the electrons down, ultimately causing the material to lose its conductivity and become an insulator.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Melissa is a reminder that humans are causing the Earth to get warmer, Seitter said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Blue Origin had hoped to nail its first attempt at landing a booster on New Glenn’s inaugural orbital flight in January, but engines failed to reignite properly, causing the rocket to veer off course.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Wendy’s replied, causing a stir online.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Each time clothes rub against each other in the washer, the friction abrades the fibers slightly causing the surface to look dull.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
After Jost jokingly tried to sell the ferry in a sketch earlier this year, The New York Times reported last month that the vessel was causing financial troubles for the pair.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
This coupling effectively slows the electrons down, ultimately causing the material to lose its conductivity and become an insulator.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Melissa is a reminder that humans are causing the Earth to get warmer, Seitter said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causing
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also popular are small-batch brews with members of a home brew club or another small group bringing their own recipe, brewing it on site and participating in a tapping event to showcase their creation.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, video-generating software like OpenAI’s Sora showcase the inevitability that AI content will funnel into the mainstream.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But while the plants are generating increasingly widespread enthusiasm, dark events are beginning to overshadow the news.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Hawks then went out and outscored the Lakers 14-2 in fast-break points in a third quarter that saw Atlanta’s lead balloon to 28, prompting Redick to bench his entire starting lineup of Dončić, Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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That same evening, Reich and Gay were reported missing, prompting an all-night search by water and air.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Yet the show, centered on the murder of Laura Palmer, became a surprise sensation — lasting two seasons, spawning a prequel movie, and returning two decades later for a revival season.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But that’s what a player should be doing.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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This year, the majority of players have been wearing poppies on their shirts from October 23 through to November 11, though individuals are free to decide against doing so.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hardemon, working with Miami City Commission Chairwoman Christine King and CRA Executive Director James McQueen, imagined a future that put Overtown at the center of art and innovation.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not working with the federal agency is not the response the City of Pittsburgh Republican Committee wanted to hear.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Causing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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