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
Gaining traction among environmental advocates, mechanochemistry induces chemical reactions through basic mechanical energy instead of energy-intensive heat sources.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
Perhaps the use of photographs induces a nostalgia for an imagined time before photography existed?
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Peralta induces groundballs at a higher rate (61%) than all but six other qualifying relievers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
At one point, his inner monologue nearly induces him to reach out to pet a co-worker, David, in the middle of their conversation.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
This typically leads to interconnected debt arrangements such that a default by a key market participant induces a cascade of defaults by other participants whose ability to cover their own debt obligations relied on parties who have defaulted.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 8 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
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
Perhaps the use of photographs induces a nostalgia for an imagined time before photography existed?
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Peralta induces groundballs at a higher rate (61%) than all but six other qualifying relievers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
At one point, his inner monologue nearly induces him to reach out to pet a co-worker, David, in the middle of their conversation.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
This typically leads to interconnected debt arrangements such that a default by a key market participant induces a cascade of defaults by other participants whose ability to cover their own debt obligations relied on parties who have defaulted.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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The oven is coated in enamel that creates its signature exterior color and serves as an inner nonstick layer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Wet wood creates more smoke, which leads to faster creosote buildup—and greater risk.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
27 Oct. 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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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,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fission splits the nuclei of atoms to create power while fusion causes hydrogen nuclei to collide and fuse into helium atoms that release incredible amounts of energy — essentially replicating the power of the sun.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tormented by visions of the Grabber and her deceased mother, Gwen convinces Finney to join her at a Christian youth camp where their mom once worked.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Kate ultimately convinces Trowbridge to pour cement over the Russian sub.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have always assumed that when this stellar ejecta violently slams into dense gas surrounding the dying star, known as the circumstellar medium, this generates narrow emission lines in the light or spectra seen from Type II supernovas.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Football helps subsidize other programs, generates donations The Athletic Department’s total profit was less than $11 million in 2023, including the football program's $64 million profit.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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As part of a plea agreement, prosecution was deferred on an additional charge for menacing so long as White commits no new violations over the next two years and satisfies a number of conditions, including issuing a public apology to the victim, Adam Weatherford.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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December brings warm days, lush landscapes, and vibrant local festivals.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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That brings China’s current tariff burden down from about 57 percent to around 47 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Father Thornton records the entire process as part of his work for the Vatican, which gets scarier by the minute; hands blaze with fire, children's voices sing in cellars, evil nuns run about, and flashlights reveal satanic images in the dark.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Yeah, no, everybody who gets that chair gets cooked.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Induces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induces. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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