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
The arrest came days after he was arrested in the nearby city of Concord after allegedly causing a disturbance at a prep school, the Concord Police Department (CPD) confirmed to PEOPLE at the time.
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Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Thilo Maack, a marine biologist at Greenpeace, told The Associated Press the efforts are actually causing the animal severe stress.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
At 10%, performance dropped as excess ions formed clusters, increasing conductivity and causing charge leakage.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Recall that a flagellar motor switches directions, causing the bacterium to tumble, when environmental conditions seem to be getting worse.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
His experiences include agents purchasing items that were out of stock, failing to select appropriate shipping methods, and causing multi-week delays in delivery.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
One girl managed to escape and ran for help, causing Gaff to flee the scene.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Markets have whipsawed since the hostilities began, fueling fears of a resurgence in inflation across western economies, causing investors to rapidly recalibrate their outlook on central bank interest rate policies.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Watering the grass every day can create shallow roots, causing the grass to stress and not respond well if a drought were to occur.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Thilo Maack, a marine biologist at Greenpeace, told The Associated Press the efforts are actually causing the animal severe stress.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
At 10%, performance dropped as excess ions formed clusters, increasing conductivity and causing charge leakage.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Recall that a flagellar motor switches directions, causing the bacterium to tumble, when environmental conditions seem to be getting worse.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
His experiences include agents purchasing items that were out of stock, failing to select appropriate shipping methods, and causing multi-week delays in delivery.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
One girl managed to escape and ran for help, causing Gaff to flee the scene.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Markets have whipsawed since the hostilities began, fueling fears of a resurgence in inflation across western economies, causing investors to rapidly recalibrate their outlook on central bank interest rate policies.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Watering the grass every day can create shallow roots, causing the grass to stress and not respond well if a drought were to occur.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causing
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As the standoff continued, Wenger was allegedly observed creating additional weapons, including taping a knife to a pole to form a spear, Podgorski said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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This set includes a spacious table and cushioned seating, creating a comfortable setup for both everyday meals and hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Below, more about where and why some people are bringing themselves down to earth one step at a time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Just 30 years ago, Cabo Pulmo’s 20,000-year-old coral reef was depleted by years of overfishing—bringing some species, like the scalloped hammerhead shark, near ecological extinction.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Going to a zone defense slowed Minnesota down further in the fourth, but the Nuggets weren’t generating the shots they’re used to getting automatically.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hengli has also purchased oil tied to Iran’s armed forces, generating hundreds of millions of dollars for the Iranian military.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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While much of the world’s economy has shown resilience in the face of the worst disruption to energy supplies in modern times, the knock-on effects of the conflict are starting to push up inflation while raising alarm bells about food supplies and prompting downgrades to economic growth.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Through meticulous reporting, the series reveals the complex operations behind modern scams, featuring stories of victims and scammers, while prompting global conversations among leaders in technology and policy to address this escalating crisis.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Over the past two seasons, Murdock combined for 298 tackles, almost 50 more than anyone else in the FBS, while producing 30 tackles for loss and seven sacks.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Green cabbage tends to be more common for fermenting, a process by which microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, or fungi) break down sugars and starches in food, producing acids, gases, or alcohol as byproducts.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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After widespread strong to severe thunderstorms swept through the area Wednesday, bringing hail up to 4 inches in diameter in Miami County and spawning a tornado in Clinton, the Kansas City area should see a much quieter day on Thursday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Even the Altitude Edition with the black wheels -- at the time no one was really doing that.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The authority on gardening in the South loved doing live shows and meeting his fans.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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King has been working ever since then to bring a Michael Jackson film to theatres, and now only technicalities remained.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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During her college years, Sophie spent her summers working and gaining experience in television and journalism.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Causing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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