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 case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care.
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Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Match play naturally induces fatigue and can disrupt sleep.
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Alan McCall,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Pamela, a servant, rejects the advances of her wealthy employer and thereby induces him to marry her.
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Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
Bracing for a full metro Atlanta freeway to close for nearly 60 hours induces a dread similar to having to clean a garage for the first time in years.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
Here, Oliphant puts audience on both sides of the performance (the mirror effect of traverse staging always induces self-reflection) and, along with scenic designer Emmie Finckel, absolutely soaks the room in atmosphere.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Match play naturally induces fatigue and can disrupt sleep.
—
Alan McCall,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Pamela, a servant, rejects the advances of her wealthy employer and thereby induces him to marry her.
—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
Bracing for a full metro Atlanta freeway to close for nearly 60 hours induces a dread similar to having to clean a garage for the first time in years.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
Here, Oliphant puts audience on both sides of the performance (the mirror effect of traverse staging always induces self-reflection) and, along with scenic designer Emmie Finckel, absolutely soaks the room in atmosphere.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
It is used in combination with a second drug misoprostol, which induces cramping.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutant Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup.
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The watershed provides drinking water, forms a critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and creates recreational spaces for the community, the board wrote.
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Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
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When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
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What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
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Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
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After an extremely awkward mother-son kiss, Alicent convinces Aemond to fly to Harrenhal and hunt down Daemon.
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After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.
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When at work, the robot’s drilling generates less than five newtons of force, which feels about as heavy as a half-liter bottle of water.
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Every deployment generates proprietary operational data that helps improve Digit’s perception, decision-making, mobility, and task execution capabilities.
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Orange dream freeze at Your 3rd Spot A little sweet and a little sassy, the orange dream freeze satisfies a hankering for a cocktail and a dessert.
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Current production satisfies less than one percent of global demand.
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Woodard brings Anna to life with a smokey voice, a statuesque presence and an arch demeanor.
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The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.
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The Great American State Fair officially gets underway tonight, and people who can’t attend in person may be wondering how to watch the kickoff celebration from home.
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The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
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“Induces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induces. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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