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 case is interrupted as Lorraine is heavily pregnant with Judy and is induced into giving birth after a terrifying vision.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 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
After the righty issued a leadoff walk to Aaron Judge and induced a pair of infield pop-ups from Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton, Cora swapped in Justin Wilson.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Even typing those words out induced an eyeroll — what a vintage trope.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
One of the most striking elements of our findings was that experiences of deconstruction induced by 5MeO were commonly linked with feelings of bliss and well-being.
—Christopher Timmermann, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The Mariners managed two singles in the 9th before Tyler Rogers induced a weak grounder by Josh Naylor to give the Mets their second straight win.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Davis induced soft contact despite walking three batters.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the relaxation induced by cannabis can help partners feel more at ease, promoting deeper emotional and physical connections.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 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
After the righty issued a leadoff walk to Aaron Judge and induced a pair of infield pop-ups from Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton, Cora swapped in Justin Wilson.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Even typing those words out induced an eyeroll — what a vintage trope.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Aug. 2025
One of the most striking elements of our findings was that experiences of deconstruction induced by 5MeO were commonly linked with feelings of bliss and well-being.
—Christopher Timmermann, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The Mariners managed two singles in the 9th before Tyler Rogers induced a weak grounder by Josh Naylor to give the Mets their second straight win.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Davis induced soft contact despite walking three batters.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the relaxation induced by cannabis can help partners feel more at ease, promoting deeper emotional and physical connections.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induced
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Although the wildfire is believed to be caused by human activity, the precise action that set it off remains unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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It's taken some time for scientists to learn how to interpret the data by separating out natural sources of natural carbon dioxide emissions from those caused by human activity.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their leads include Dominican newcomer Valentina Shen Wu, who had to be persuaded several times to take on the role of the Chinese silk maker, Mei.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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For his efforts, which also included spending more than $7,000 to trim trees and cut down two redwoods and a fir, he was rewarded with a certificate from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety that persuaded his insurer to maintain his coverage.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mike Judge has brought the series back twice, first in 2011 and again in 2022.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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As of Wednesday evening, 40% of the fire was brought under containment by a fire crew of 44.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Joan and her dad are both convinced the world is going to end when that volcano erupts, but only one of them is willing to put themselves on the line in order to stop it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The ad’s award has since been revoked and the agency that created it has issued a public apology, but Salvador isn’t done.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 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,
7 Sep. 2025
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He was sentenced to 50 days in jail, which has already been satisfied by time served following his arrest, and five years probation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Packers satisfied a major need by adding an elite pass rusher.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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If he had been sold for between £10m and £20m, that alone would have generated significantly more PSR headroom.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her comments prompted a standing ovation from European lawmakers.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Induced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induced. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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