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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
For example, researchers in China published findings in 2024 in which a female patient’s stem cells were taken from her body, chemically induced to differentiate into insulin-producing cells in the laboratory, and then reimplanted in her body.
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Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
At 41 weeks, she was induced and labored for hours before doctors determined an emergency C-section was necessary.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Josephson’s work enabled physicists to predict how properties like current and voltage would be induced across the space between two superconductors, and Clarke’s work built upon that idea.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
The combination of the two drugs was found to reverse the fat accumulation in the liver induced by a diet high in fat and fructose.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Because phosphorus-30 was created after bombarding aluminum with alpha particles – rather than occurring in its natural state – Irene and Frederic induced the radioactivity.
—Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
At 41 weeks, she was induced and labored for hours before doctors determined an emergency C-section was necessary.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Josephson’s work enabled physicists to predict how properties like current and voltage would be induced across the space between two superconductors, and Clarke’s work built upon that idea.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
The combination of the two drugs was found to reverse the fat accumulation in the liver induced by a diet high in fat and fructose.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Because phosphorus-30 was created after bombarding aluminum with alpha particles – rather than occurring in its natural state – Irene and Frederic induced the radioactivity.
—Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induced
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Investigators are still determining what caused the crash.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Russia said the blackout was caused by Ukrainian shelling.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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But Putin will not be persuaded by bluster and self-congratulation alone.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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In Bohn's case, after he was contacted on Facebook, the perpetrator persuaded him to move the conversation to Telegram.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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And then the English joined in, claiming that Joseph of Arimathea brought the holy grail containing the blood and sweat of the crucified Christ to Glastonbury.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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New ownership has brought investment and a collegiate approach.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In college, Cannon convinced his a cappella group to screen print on the company's blank shirts.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite Martin’s stage presence and star power, producers for the awards show disapproved of the idea, convinced a Latin act singing primarily in Spanish wouldn’t work for the show.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The country’s Afro-Portuguese history, its position as a more affordable European destination compared to France or Italy, and its genuine warmth toward international visitors have created the perfect storm.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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The seaside site in Gloucester satisfied all these criteria.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 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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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,
17 Oct. 2025
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When Benson was on the ice killing penalties, the Sabres generated two scoring chances and allowed zero.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That act also prompted a purification ceremony.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Japan had its own landmark naming case in 1994, when a family’s attempt to name their son Akuma, meaning devil, prompted government intervention and a debate over state involvement in naming.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Induced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induced. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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