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
This induces an immune system response to the spike protein that is present on the coronavirus.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Derived from the iboga plant native to West Africa, ibogaine induces powerful visions and dreams.
—Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2025
In time, Cal induces Native American leader Ghost Eye (Zahn McClarnon) to get in on the chase for the ghost shirt.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Warmth induces relaxation and sleep in cats.
—Meghan Holmes, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Every inch of The White Lotus’s Thailand resort induces a mix of envious longing and burbling queasiness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
Measles infection also induces a kind of immune amnesia, literally erasing our immune system’s memory and increasing the odds of acquiring other serious infections for several years afterwards.
—Madhukar Pai, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Maryland, which usually induces opponents into long scoring droughts, could not maintain much semblance of offense in the frame.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
At nanoscale dimensions, this leads to vastly higher resistance in the wires, which induces significant power-delivery loss.
—Divya Prasad, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Aug. 2021
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Derived from the iboga plant native to West Africa, ibogaine induces powerful visions and dreams.
—Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2025
In time, Cal induces Native American leader Ghost Eye (Zahn McClarnon) to get in on the chase for the ghost shirt.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Warmth induces relaxation and sleep in cats.
—Meghan Holmes, Treehugger, 7 Aug. 2025
Every inch of The White Lotus’s Thailand resort induces a mix of envious longing and burbling queasiness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
Measles infection also induces a kind of immune amnesia, literally erasing our immune system’s memory and increasing the odds of acquiring other serious infections for several years afterwards.
—Madhukar Pai, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Maryland, which usually induces opponents into long scoring droughts, could not maintain much semblance of offense in the frame.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
At nanoscale dimensions, this leads to vastly higher resistance in the wires, which induces significant power-delivery loss.
—Divya Prasad, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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Lambert has the blazing speed of a top-six forward — like Nikolaj Ehlers, whose offseason departure creates a hole in Winnipeg’s top six — while Salomonsson dominated in his best AHL games last season.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Using ripe Brown Turkey figs and room-temperature butter creates the best flavor and texture.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cherry persuades Harriet to publicly expose Laura, to talk to journalists and manufacture a viral story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exertion from trying to break free from the current causes fatigue as the current continues to pull them out, experts say.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The indie follows Christie, a timid 30-something who, after an unexpected positive pregnancy test, convinces her free-spirited best friend Ally (Ruffin) to help her track down her birth mother.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Turns out, the possibility of the pirate using the Foundation’s whisper-ships is what finally convinces them to start listening.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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California's cap-and-invest program generates billions through emissions credit auctions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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This generates revenue but that is only part of the story.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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One satisfies a contract; call it a business arrangement.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In an era where greenwashing is easily exposed and surface-level philanthropy no longer satisfies stakeholders, the search for meaningful CSR programs is more urgent than ever.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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All of this brings us back to Bolt, whose prognostication has merit.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The new adaptive refresh rate brings the always-on display feature of the Pro iPhones to the standard iPhone for the first time.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Warren also holds the producing reins and gets co-scripting credit with john Meston.—
Hal Landers,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Bot gets 1 for guessing in three and then loses it for losing to me.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Induces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induces. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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