as in to create
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 reason
someone or something responsible for a result
the much-debated causes of the war
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as in movement
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 cause
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Iron deficiency is common and can cause fatigue, weakness, and memory problems.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Iron deficiency is common and can cause fatigue, weakness, and memory problems.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause
Verb
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Instead, the inning unraveled just long enough for the Red Sox to create a brand-new ballgame.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are a few reasons for this.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trump has leaned heavily on the courts during his second term to challenge media outlets, but as of Wednesday night, the president’s legal team has not brought a new lawsuit against ABC, for predictable reasons, according to experts.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Milei, who has led the country since December 2023, is now facing off against several threats to his free market movement, including the recent electoral successes of his Peronist rivals and a depletion of his country’s foreign reserves.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What started as a small collaboration grew into a global movement, now marked each year by millions who wear pink ribbons, participate in walks, and push for advances in research and early detection.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Nathaniel Lowe greeted Kyle Finnegan with a sacrifice fly that brought Boston within a run before the Tigers righty reliever could end the seventh.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So, while a rate cut may improve market sentiment, the calculator will be the biggest determinant in your willingness to seal the deal on such an important investment.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Moore suggests focusing on the social determinants of health — providing stable housing and a strong education, for instance — in addition to intervention work.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bukele had been waging a harassment campaign against El Faro, which had aggressively covered corruption in his government.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Beckham finished his rookie campaign with 91 catches for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns through 12 games.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Done right, these collaborations not only generate hype, but pay off.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Morrisey hasn’t withdrawn his executive order, which conflicts with the state’s immunization law, and has generated confusion and uncertainty.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, lawyers will have to prove causation, which hasn't yet been established.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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As such, nutritional research is often observational, with health records pulled from large datasets like the UK Biobank, where only correlation, not causation, can be demonstrated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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