as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the ice storm caused a massive power outage
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as in determinants
someone or something responsible for a result
the much-debated causes of the war
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as in campaigns
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
joined the freedom fighters' cause as a young man
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Recent Examples of causes
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to sprout.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
When Ferguson pushes down on a key, a wire causes the clapper to hit the side of the bell.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Everything to Know About Shingles Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
For instance, an overhand knot produces a flipping motion, while a figure-eight knot causes the robot to spin.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Quite possibly, something unexpected will occur that causes this.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The pivotal scene that causes a break in their relationship is head-spinning.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The pain, the inability to sleep, causes the pain to be worse.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
For liberals who see Labour as too soft on progressive causes, the Green Party is a popular new route that aims to deliver on unemployment for young people and increase public funding for health care.
—USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Other May Day Strong events are taking place all over the country, including two in Charlotte — though these events are not specifically anchored on education causes.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
That combination improved both the trapping of unwanted intermediates and their conversion during battery operation, directly targeting the root causes of capacity fade and poor cycling stability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite the improvements in some measures, in every state where the authors were able to collect data, Black people were more likely to die early from avoidable causes than people from other racial groups.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
Outside of the band’s status as one of the highest-selling live bands in the industry, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group has cultivated a legacy in the music industry as an early pioneer in building out greener tours, looking to fundraise for environmental causes and minimize waste from his shows.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
When Labour’s Tony Blair won in a landslide, Hilton co-founded a consulting firm, Good Business, advising corporations on how to make money by investing in social and environmental causes.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Data show that smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the country, responsible for roughly 80,000 deaths annually.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to sprout.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
When Ferguson pushes down on a key, a wire causes the clapper to hit the side of the bell.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Everything to Know About Shingles Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
For instance, an overhand knot produces a flipping motion, while a figure-eight knot causes the robot to spin.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Quite possibly, something unexpected will occur that causes this.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The pivotal scene that causes a break in their relationship is head-spinning.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The pain, the inability to sleep, causes the pain to be worse.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Many of the underlying causes — including substance use, domestic violence, mental illness, chronic stress, poverty and social interaction — are often intertwined.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
For liberals who see Labour as too soft on progressive causes, the Green Party is a popular new route that aims to deliver on unemployment for young people and increase public funding for health care.
—USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Other May Day Strong events are taking place all over the country, including two in Charlotte — though these events are not specifically anchored on education causes.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
That combination improved both the trapping of unwanted intermediates and their conversion during battery operation, directly targeting the root causes of capacity fade and poor cycling stability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite the improvements in some measures, in every state where the authors were able to collect data, Black people were more likely to die early from avoidable causes than people from other racial groups.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
Outside of the band’s status as one of the highest-selling live bands in the industry, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group has cultivated a legacy in the music industry as an early pioneer in building out greener tours, looking to fundraise for environmental causes and minimize waste from his shows.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
When Labour’s Tony Blair won in a landslide, Hilton co-founded a consulting firm, Good Business, advising corporations on how to make money by investing in social and environmental causes.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Data show that smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the country, responsible for roughly 80,000 deaths annually.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causes
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Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon adopted the Indigenous determinants of health by ordinance last year, and Roth has been working with them as chairman of their executive health board to incorporate the determinants of health across their agencies.—
ANITA HOFSCHNEIDER,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, since the risk of contracting HIV is closely linked to the social determinants of health, such as having safe and stable housing and employment, barriers to HIV testing could further widen health gaps.—
Nathaniel M. Tran,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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The low fundraising numbers could signal danger for the two campaigns, according to McCuan, who said donors are often strategic with their dollars.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 5-10, 197-pounder totaled 2,208 rushing yards and 506 receiving yards over his last two college campaigns.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mining generates large quantities of toxic waste and wastewater containing heavy metals, acids and radioactive residues.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Petco Park also generates year-round revenue from other events like concerts, which adds several hundred million dollars to the value of the San Diego franchise.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Of course, artists make choices in biographical shows for a whole variety of reasons, whether in service of the storytelling, to appease those who would prefer to remain anonymous or even self-protection.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of the primary reasons that some car buyers avoid vehicles with electric powertrains is the lengthy duration of charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the government constrained the movements of media within the building, designating certain wings of the Casa Rosada off limits and capping attendance at news briefings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the United States, some movements effectively created awareness through the use of hashtags and user posts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Put a few slices on your tuna salad sandwich, see what the day brings.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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The former Ohio State linebacker brings versatility and enthusiasm to a Washington defense that struggled in 2025.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Goldie, like Bucephalus, seized the bit and galloped into the intoxicating world of knowing, of finding out, of discovering reasons and causations.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Causes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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