1
as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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as in persuaded
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 induced
The rise of streaming, along with social media and AI, has amplified pressure on legacy businesses and induced consolidation as traditional players chase the scale and clout of tech companies like Netflix and YouTube.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
But right-hander Spencer Bivens recorded a strikeout and induced a foul pop with the bases loaded, and third baseman Matt Chapman fell into the netting while catching it to preserve a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The veteran lefty induced a Carson Williams pop-out and Chandler Simpson ground-out, which moved Fortes to third.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
But then Freeland induced Logan O' Hoppe to hit a grounder to shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, but Tovar's throw to second was low, forcing Ritter to make a difficult catch at the bag and make a whirling throw to first.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
All told, Ragans induced nine swings and misses in the first inning alone.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
In a 2017 study where participants were induced to feel jealous, those with anxious attachment styles experienced the highest levels of jealousy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That 2024 law induced the companies to decrease the odds of winning, which negatively affected bettors in the aggregate, albeit not in so direct a way that the casual gambler would notice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Even typing those words out induced an eyeroll — what a vintage trope.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
But right-hander Spencer Bivens recorded a strikeout and induced a foul pop with the bases loaded, and third baseman Matt Chapman fell into the netting while catching it to preserve a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The veteran lefty induced a Carson Williams pop-out and Chandler Simpson ground-out, which moved Fortes to third.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
But then Freeland induced Logan O' Hoppe to hit a grounder to shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, but Tovar's throw to second was low, forcing Ritter to make a difficult catch at the bag and make a whirling throw to first.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
All told, Ragans induced nine swings and misses in the first inning alone.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
In a 2017 study where participants were induced to feel jealous, those with anxious attachment styles experienced the highest levels of jealousy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That 2024 law induced the companies to decrease the odds of winning, which negatively affected bettors in the aggregate, albeit not in so direct a way that the casual gambler would notice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Even typing those words out induced an eyeroll — what a vintage trope.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induced
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There are alignments of anemia with some of the early modern symptoms of green sickness—though very few people today are likely to think anemia is caused by a blockage of bodily humors curable by intercourse.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Sep. 2025
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This lock-in effect, which is separate from the one caused by high mortgage rates, stems from the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, which introduced a capital gains exclusion of $250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for married couples.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Engels persuaded the skeptical Marx that the working class was history’s true engine.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bivins would end up betraying Villar when FBI agents persuaded him to call the roofer on July 15, 2024, on their burner cellphones.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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Though the White House technically lost a lawsuit brought by the Associated Press this spring, the president was still able to spin it as a win for his base by amending the way that all wire publications were included in the routine press pool rotations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Elaine Hendrix delivers dynamic Jive Elaine Hendrix brought flair and personality to her jive performance on Dancing With the Stars Week 2, earning a score of 21 out of 30.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Until recently, many astronomers were convinced the Andromeda Galaxy would collide and merge with our galaxy in around 4 billion years.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Brat Pack alum convinced his spouse to give him the greenlight by sharing the hefty payday that Comedy Central offered him.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Stein provided one that satisfied her ambitions and perhaps mitigated a sense of mediocrity.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Certainly, the endless stream of player feedback allowed Supergiant to hone in on razor-sharp gameplay that satisfied existing players.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Seniors are often seeking to educate themselves and maintain independence, which may lead them to inaccurate or misleading medical information generated by AI.—
Suzi Morales,
Parents,
25 Sep. 2025
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Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most beloved and commercially successful properties in the world, having generated over $80 billion in retail sales.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Still, some industry critics have said Peloton's equipment isn't appropriate for gym settings because the machines can't handle higher frequency use, which prompted the company to create a more durable lineup.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tragedies that prompted action The shift follows lawsuits tied to teen suicides.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Induced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induced. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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