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
The magnet induces the magnetic flux change needed to initiate the plasma and maintain the plasma current during the burn time.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Many of the aforementioned artists have stayed, and something about the island induces curious projects.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re afforded more time and space at the AHL level and, for some players, that extra time induces them to try to do too much and ultimately make mistakes.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Neuroscience research has consistently shown that trauma induces persistent changes in the nervous system, leaving the body physiologically anchored in survival mode long after the threat is gone.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The condition induces pain that is disproportionate to the actual initial injury.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Played in full, Silent Way induces a pervasive nausea, reveling in gawky soundscapes that seem barely able to contain their outsized, clashing ideas.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
The dramedy examines the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Froehlich induces two consecutive flyouts.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Many of the aforementioned artists have stayed, and something about the island induces curious projects.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re afforded more time and space at the AHL level and, for some players, that extra time induces them to try to do too much and ultimately make mistakes.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Neuroscience research has consistently shown that trauma induces persistent changes in the nervous system, leaving the body physiologically anchored in survival mode long after the threat is gone.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The condition induces pain that is disproportionate to the actual initial injury.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Played in full, Silent Way induces a pervasive nausea, reveling in gawky soundscapes that seem barely able to contain their outsized, clashing ideas.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
The dramedy examines the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Froehlich induces two consecutive flyouts.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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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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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The confidence heuristic explains why certainty persuades us.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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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
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Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to sprout.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As previously announced, Burr plays a gruff American record-store owner who convinces a ragtag gang of teenage misfits that their best, and possibly only, chance to lose their virginity before graduating high school is at a massive open-air mass for the visiting Pope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Alanya, a fitness influencerand Hana’s crush, convinces her to join an intense physical transformation program.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 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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Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Central Florida’s Lawrence satisfies Niners’ desire for speed and explosiveness to complement Nick Bosa.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 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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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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