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

Even some wealthier consumers have pulled back on discretionary purchases because of inflation and economic uncertainty. —Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025

Quebec has previously opposed a pipeline, but Premier François Legault now says opinions are changing because of Trump’s threats. —Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025

The Heat continues to rotate through different starting groups because of injuries and poor play, using six different starting lineups in the last six games and 11 different starting lineups in the last 13 games. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025

Peng said Chinese companies have the edge in developing autonomous vehicles and robotaxi services because of their access to a large network of component suppliers in China. —Kevin Lim, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025