1
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
The magnet induces the magnetic flux change needed to initiate the plasma and maintain the plasma current during the burn time.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Many of the aforementioned artists have stayed, and something about the island induces curious projects.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re afforded more time and space at the AHL level and, for some players, that extra time induces them to try to do too much and ultimately make mistakes.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Neuroscience research has consistently shown that trauma induces persistent changes in the nervous system, leaving the body physiologically anchored in survival mode long after the threat is gone.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The condition induces pain that is disproportionate to the actual initial injury.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Froehlich induces two consecutive flyouts.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Many of the aforementioned artists have stayed, and something about the island induces curious projects.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re afforded more time and space at the AHL level and, for some players, that extra time induces them to try to do too much and ultimately make mistakes.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Neuroscience research has consistently shown that trauma induces persistent changes in the nervous system, leaving the body physiologically anchored in survival mode long after the threat is gone.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The condition induces pain that is disproportionate to the actual initial injury.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Froehlich induces two consecutive flyouts.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, doing too much creates confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The confidence heuristic explains why certainty persuades us.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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In that one, a high-profile divorce case between tech titan Morgan Henderson (West) and international film star Carla Duval (Sienna Miller) causes shockwaves.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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In the western hemisphere the hantavirus typically causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a potentially deadly infection.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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As previously announced, Burr plays a gruff American record-store owner who convinces a ragtag gang of teenage misfits that their best, and possibly only, chance to lose their virginity before graduating high school is at a massive open-air mass for the visiting Pope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Alanya, a fitness influencerand Hana’s crush, convinces her to join an intense physical transformation program.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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The next step is urgent implementation so this policy creates meaningful change, expands homeownership, generates city revenue, helps schools struggling with enrollment and meets housing needs without harming existing residents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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These liquids are pumped into a central unit, where a chemical reaction generates electricity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Earning at least $580 per month also satisfies the requirement.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Earning at least $580 a month also satisfies the requirement.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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That shift brings wiring and connectivity into greater focus within the broader conversation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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As global warming brings shorter winters and earlier thaws, trees start flowering—and therefore producing pollen—earlier in the spring.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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