1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
finally induced the eyewitness to the gangland slaying to cooperate with the police
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Recent Examples of induce
The Pirates have the National League’s worst record in the three decades since Barry Bonds left them, but did the unglamorous opponent induce Padres fans to spend the afternoon at the beach?
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Their lineup, meanwhile, was sputtering against a premium pitcher, inducing little stress against major league ERA leader Max Fried after an Ohtani homer to start the night.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
When this overwhelms a cell's antioxidant defenses, cells and tissues can be damaged and electron excitation and transfer processes can be induced, leading to photon emission.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In other words, melatonin doesn’t induce sleep so much as permit it.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Their lineup, meanwhile, was sputtering against a premium pitcher, inducing little stress against major league ERA leader Max Fried after an Ohtani homer to start the night.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
When this overwhelms a cell's antioxidant defenses, cells and tissues can be damaged and electron excitation and transfer processes can be induced, leading to photon emission.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In other words, melatonin doesn’t induce sleep so much as permit it.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Experiential marketing lets people persuade themselves.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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If Iran acts with restraint, Trump may be persuaded not to join what could become another forever war.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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The Fashion Design programs’ project was created in collaboration with Chargeurs PCC (Recoding the Shirt) to reimagine the shirt as an object of structural experimentation.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Unlike a zoo, the park focuses on creating close, respectful encounters.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Back in Twin Peaks, Jerry Horne is convinced that his foot is talking.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Your knowledge of a topic is often less important than your ability to convince others that your opponent is an idiot.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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TikTok users can't get enough of the sweet video, which has generated over 52,200 views and more than 10,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Hartford Courant This course each year generates discussion on its degree of difficulty.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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After the trip down memory lane, Storch brought the conversation to the present day and shared his opinion on the criminal charges and violent allegations against the 55-year-old.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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But other types of pain and soreness should prompt you to take a different action, whether that’s to take a few days of recovery or seek medical treatment.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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Pictures from the TikTok video that prompted Felipe to visit the emergency room.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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