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
It is used in combination with a second drug misoprostol, which induces cramping.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
So there’s no excuse not to finalize this deal promptly regardless of whether that induces a hissy fit from United Here and the Chicago Federation of Labor.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the near future, the corporation Lucid Visions launches Moviedreams, a platform that induces hyper-realistic, interactive dreams.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 13 May 2026
The magnet induces the magnetic flux change needed to initiate the plasma and maintain the plasma current during the burn time.
—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
Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
So there’s no excuse not to finalize this deal promptly regardless of whether that induces a hissy fit from United Here and the Chicago Federation of Labor.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the near future, the corporation Lucid Visions launches Moviedreams, a platform that induces hyper-realistic, interactive dreams.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 13 May 2026
The magnet induces the magnetic flux change needed to initiate the plasma and maintain the plasma current during the burn time.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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Sensei by Nobu creates incredible dishes – and not just seafood.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Matching your curtains to your wall color creates a seamless, sophisticated look.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Its aggressive marketing strategy persuades users to buy a vast range of items at cheaper prices.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 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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Combining the televote with the jury votes causes countries to suddenly surge or plummet in the final rankings.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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And a lot of rain all at once causes problems for overwhelmed soil.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 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,
12 May 2026
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Daredevil finally steps in and convinces Fisk to take the deal and leave.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The company generates annual revenue between $500 million and $600 million, according to industry experts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With most of the cast and crew kept in the dark to avoid any messy interference from their respective unions, the program generates scripts at a rapid clip.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Theme Nights White nights have become common at sea, and this mini dress satisfies the dress code for both more casual and elegant ships.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 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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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Induces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induces. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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