Synonyms of because of

because of

preposition

as in with

as the result of

I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• with
• due to
• owing to
• on account of
• through

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of because of

This is not about silencing someone because of their identity or political beliefs. —David Renzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025

At these downstream companies, production fell by nearly $3.5 billion because of the tariffs in 2021, a loss that exceeded the $2.3 billion uptick in production that year by aluminum producers and steelmakers, the U.S. International Trade Commission found in 2023. —Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025

South Sudan was issued a level 4 designation because of crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025

Teammates have called him the heart and soul of their team because of his selfless play and all-out effort. —Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 1 Mar. 2025