INDUCES Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

induces

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Definition of induces next

present tense third-person singular of induce

as in creates

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the medication induced labor

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as in persuades

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 induces Played in full, Silent Way induces a pervasive nausea, reveling in gawky soundscapes that seem barely able to contain their outsized, clashing ideas. —

Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026 The dramedy examines the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis. —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026 The freshman induces a double play, and although Louisiana challenges the out at first base, the call stands. —

Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 The French Quarter is a place that always induces a fuguelike headspace for me. —

Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026 Crews have been deployed to spray disinfectant on vehicles entering the exclusion zone to avoid any possible transfer of the highly-contagious viral disease that induces fever and blister-like sores in the mouth, drastically reduces milk production and leaves animals weakened. —

ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026 In theory, the charge of a thunderstorm above induces an opposite charge in the ground below. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026 The magnet’s movement over the copper block induces a current in the block, which, in turn, generates an opposing magnetic field, producing heat. —

Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026 These parallels suggest that heart failure induces T cells to behave similarly to those in autoimmune disease rather than those that heal injuries. —

Shyam Bansal, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026

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In terms of materials, oak parquet creates a warm, continuous base throughout the apartment.

— Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
Grosso is recognized by her colleagues as a compassionate and thoughtful educator who creates a classroom environment where every student feels seen, supported, and appropriately challenged.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026