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.
—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.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
And so our entry into 2026 has occasioned the traditional visit to the photo archives.
—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
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.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
And so our entry into 2026 has occasioned the traditional visit to the photo archives.
—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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Frieden said that, by the time health workers detected this latest outbreak, cases have outnumbered those reported at the start of the 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which caused over 28,000 cases and 11,325 deaths over two years.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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What was remarkable about Newcastle was how one tug on the thread caused Nuno’s players to unravel.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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But the freaks among us may, if prompted to choose one or the other, share our preference for Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman as the defining soap satire of the 1970s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The previous gray and achromatic hue created the illusion of greater depth and prompted more profound contemplation, the group said.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside rivalry heats up Lei Ying Lee brought the TNA Knockouts Championship back home last week with a win over Arianna Grace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Benson created scoring chances throughout the game and finished with a goal and an assist.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Friday night’s fans may have inadvertently created a new tradition.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Twenty international features alone generated a record AUD1 billion ($715 million) in local expenditure in 2024-25, while international TV and VOD titles contributed a further AUD458 million ($327 million).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Common causes of high humidity in a house include leaks, high outdoor humidity affecting the inside, insufficient ventilation, and moisture generated from cooking, washing clothes, and showering.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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