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Recent Examples of causal
The studies identify a correlation between the thymus and long-term health outcomes—but not a causal effect.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Each step follows a causal logic that can be examined and tested as conditions evolve.
—Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Her daughters, meanwhile, wore causal outfits of their own, with Honor, 17, in an oversized sweater and Haven, 14, in a black bodysuit.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
This is the idea spelled out in loop quantum gravity, or in causal sets.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Each step follows a causal logic that can be examined and tested as conditions evolve.
—Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Her daughters, meanwhile, wore causal outfits of their own, with Honor, 17, in an oversized sweater and Haven, 14, in a black bodysuit.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
This is the idea spelled out in loop quantum gravity, or in causal sets.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for causal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causal
Adjective
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Maybe the stage in which lucid dreams occur doesn’t involve as many creative leaps.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This year, new creative partner Climate Spring will offer yet another dedicated meeting for each fellow with a Climate Spring development executive to provide development advice and consultation on their script.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Recent announcements and enforcement patterns suggest US regulators are aware of the challenges and are working hard on constructive answers.—
Bob Diamond,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This commitment to social responsibility, however, has also underpinned several related forms of journalism that have similar values, such as civic or public journalism, peace journalism, advocacy journalism, constructive journalism, and more.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Causal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causal. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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