due to

preposition

: as a result of : because of

due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job

—Herbert Gold

Using Due to: Usage Guide

The objection to due to as a preposition is only a continuation of disagreements that began in the 18th century over the proper uses of owing and due. Due to is as grammatically sound as owing to, which is frequently recommended in its place. It has been and is used by reputable writers and has been recognized as standard for decades. There is no solid reason to avoid due to.

Synonyms

• because of
• owing to
• through
• with

Examples of due to in a Sentence

evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow

Recent Examples on the Web

Parts of California were also under Air Quality, Wildfire Smoke, Windblown Dust and Ash Advisories through Thursday due to the Hughes Fire, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025

This photo is from a source whose name is being withheld due to fear of retaliation. —Kenny Torrella, Vox, 23 Jan. 2025

Re-ignition Risk: Even after being extinguished, lithium-ion batteries can reignite due to residual heat and thermal runaway effects that can impact surrounding cells. —Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

Russia’s economy has thrived despite international sanctions due to its oil, gas and mineral exports, but, according to Reuters, labor shortages and high interest rates have put strain on the economy. —Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

due to

preposition

: because of