as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion
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Recent Examples of occasioned
That occasioned the steroids and probably caused the stroke.
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Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.
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Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
The rankings are based on a three-year average, which smooths out spikes and dips occasioned by big events such as war or financial downturns.
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Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
And so our entry into 2026 has occasioned the traditional visit to the photo archives.
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Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2026
Sondheim’s death, in 2021, has occasioned a flurry of books about his life and his singular influence on musical theatre.
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Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
15 Dec. 2025
The casting of new pro Jan Ravnik for the recent season 34 occasioned a classic Maks-ism that harkened back to his time on the show.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
But with wind, only the effects of its occurrence are ever visible — the ripples on the river water, the waving motion of tree branches, the dust devils rising up from the sides of a desert dune, the dishevelment of clothes occasioned by a particularly violent gust.
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Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
While Stuart and Billie are having that uncomfortable conversation, Kate is enjoying an impromptu lunch date with Callum, occasioned by Winfield House being on lockdown.
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Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.
—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
The rankings are based on a three-year average, which smooths out spikes and dips occasioned by big events such as war or financial downturns.
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Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
And so our entry into 2026 has occasioned the traditional visit to the photo archives.
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Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2026
Sondheim’s death, in 2021, has occasioned a flurry of books about his life and his singular influence on musical theatre.
—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
15 Dec. 2025
The casting of new pro Jan Ravnik for the recent season 34 occasioned a classic Maks-ism that harkened back to his time on the show.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
But with wind, only the effects of its occurrence are ever visible — the ripples on the river water, the waving motion of tree branches, the dust devils rising up from the sides of a desert dune, the dishevelment of clothes occasioned by a particularly violent gust.
—
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
While Stuart and Billie are having that uncomfortable conversation, Kate is enjoying an impromptu lunch date with Callum, occasioned by Winfield House being on lockdown.
—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasioned
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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city's network.
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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.
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But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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But about 50 miles away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
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Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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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.
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“Occasioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasioned. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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