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
Glazed in acrylic, the work induces a dualistic perception.
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James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The movement of the iron-rich liquid induces a magnetic field that covers the entire Earth.
—Scott Brame, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
For some, the word induces dread.
—Anna Furman, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Research by one of us finds that strict land-use regulation induces developers to pursue smaller projects and ultimately fragments the building industry.
—Chris Elmendorf, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
The powerful appetite suppression that induces fat loss can induce muscle loss too.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2025
High noise induces stress and fatigue.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
The in-game heat on NFL coaches induces screams of agony or joy that can be heard outside of press-level coaching booths.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation induces immune changes that increase the risk of various diseases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The movement of the iron-rich liquid induces a magnetic field that covers the entire Earth.
—Scott Brame, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
For some, the word induces dread.
—Anna Furman, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Research by one of us finds that strict land-use regulation induces developers to pursue smaller projects and ultimately fragments the building industry.
—Chris Elmendorf, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
The powerful appetite suppression that induces fat loss can induce muscle loss too.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2025
High noise induces stress and fatigue.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
The in-game heat on NFL coaches induces screams of agony or joy that can be heard outside of press-level coaching booths.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation induces immune changes that increase the risk of various diseases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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Calvo's second executive order creates a task force to review business licenses in the city that may have ties to Cuba's government, with the potential for licenses to be revoked.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Capability alone no longer persuades buyers who now want proof of systems that work quietly in the background while results take the center stage.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nuremberg explores how authoritarian regimes take over democracies — not by making a detailed intellectual case that persuades on its merits but by validating the power fantasies of those who feel shut out.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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Duesberg kept making his argument well after evidence that the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV, causes AIDS became incontestable.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to Tuff, what causes leaders to miss these paradigm shifts is not ignorance but hesitation.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Like when that same duo finally convinces Treebeard and the other Ents to join the battle at Isengard, after seeing their tree friends were cut and burned down by villain Saruman and the orcs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ariana isn’t super keen on talking to the police about her assault at first, but Cooper convinces her to file charges so Johnny can never hurt another woman.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2026
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The authors never claimed to have demonstrated that such reading generates feelings of empathy, though others—including the New York Times—have sometimes confused those high scores as evidence of empathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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For example, the 8K Milky Way stitching feature automatically generates mosaics far wider than a single frame.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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The trial court now will have to resolve whether the Salvation Army’s work therapy satisfies this two-part test.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wrestling satisfies a natural need for performance and competition.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s staggering jobs cuts this week, the second wave since October, brings the commerce giant’s recent layoffs to roughly 9% of its corporate workforce.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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On top of clarity, this lunation brings recognition or closure, particularly for a long-term professional goal.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Indiana Pacers Another surprisingly expensive team, the reigning Eastern Conference champions would likely go into the tax if restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin gets an appropriate salary over the summer.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here's where this case gets even messier.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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