induce

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Recent Examples of induce And her Sydney, a sous-chef at one of the most hectic, anxiety-inducing restaurants in Chicago, would know. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025 Peralta induces groundballs at a higher rate (61%) than all but six other qualifying relievers. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025 At night, the body releases the hormone melatonin that helps induce sleep and causes blood vessels to relax and widen (vasodilation). Md Published, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025 All told, Ragans induced nine swings and misses in the first inning alone. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for induce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
Verb
  • The notion that vaccines cause autism was born out of a fraudulent 1998 study, hypothesizing that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine caused intestinal inflammation, which, in turn, led to the development of autism.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Even an occasional rodent will appear, probably the single visitor that caused the suspension of the entire operation.
    Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, Pittsburgh’s defense rested on the idea that the taxes equal out when considering the school-district tax—a point, as explained above, that failed to persuade the judges who have presided over this litigation.
    Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Following two successful seasons at Ole Miss, Lane weighed the possibility of taking another head coaching job, but Landry persuaded him to stay.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, the inning unraveled just long enough for the Red Sox to create a brand-new ballgame.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Since then, no one has been able to convince me that Sophia Bush is straight and I’ve finally been vindicated!
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
  • Ochocinco, the former All-Pro wideout, wasn’t convinced.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Done right, these collaborations not only generate hype, but pay off.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Morrisey hasn’t withdrawn his executive order, which conflicts with the state’s immunization law, and has generated confusion and uncertainty.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.
    Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.
    Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Nathaniel Lowe greeted Kyle Finnegan with a sacrifice fly that brought Boston within a run before the Tigers righty reliever could end the seventh.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial remarks about Kirk’s killing prompted ABC to temporarily suspend his late-night TV show, which has prompted widespread concerns around free speech.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The sightings have prompted new talks among European defense officials on how to strengthen air defenses and guard against future drone incursions.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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