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
Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
Earlier this month, another Tennessee highway became the stage for an accidental spectacle when a brake fire on a trailer hauling fireworks ignited its cargo, causing bursts of colorful explosions on Interstate 75 near Chattanooga.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Riverside County Sheriff’s Glynn Wilburn was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter, felony reckless driving causing serious injury and great bodily injury enhancement, according to a June 18 release from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
During menopause, a woman’s hormones shift and her body produces less estrogen, causing her bone density to decrease.
—Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Congo, which has spread to neighboring Uganda, is causing serious concern among health officials.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
Earlier this month, another Tennessee highway became the stage for an accidental spectacle when a brake fire on a trailer hauling fireworks ignited its cargo, causing bursts of colorful explosions on Interstate 75 near Chattanooga.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Riverside County Sheriff’s Glynn Wilburn was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter, felony reckless driving causing serious injury and great bodily injury enhancement, according to a June 18 release from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
During menopause, a woman’s hormones shift and her body produces less estrogen, causing her bone density to decrease.
—Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Congo, which has spread to neighboring Uganda, is causing serious concern among health officials.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causing
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Antiques mix with more contemporary wallpapers and fabrics, creating a comfortably eclectic vibe.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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In July, a few dozen more parking spaces will be added to the Shoreline Amphitheater parking lot, bringing the total to about 200 spaces the nonprofit manages.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The National Weather Service office in New Orleans said heavy rains are expected Wednesday night and especially Thursday morning, bringing a possibility of life-threatening flash flooding.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Earl Grey teas are blended with bergamot oil to add a citrus flavor to the black tea, generating a slight vanilla flavor when served iced.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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As the carriage lurched forward, the teen’s mother fell from the vehicle, prompting Romanch Mahajan to jump out in an effort to help her, The Times reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In June 2025, Vaden allegedly received a second anonymous letter at her home, prompting her to report the situation to the City of Elk Grove’s Human Resources Department.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Grunion are known to make a faint squeaking noise while spawning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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There is a psychological drive to try to get a second chance at doing something that didn't turn out well the first time.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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These startups are working with a range of different non-invasive sensor modalities, including those that measure electrical pulses (EEG), those that measure magnetic fields (MEG), and those that use light to measure changes in blood flow (fNIRS).—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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“Causing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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