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
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
If the tiny pulse causes the patient to stumble, the neurosurgeon knows to avoid those areas while maximizing tumor removal.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Industry observers say the problems appear to stem from more than one cause.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
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Verb
Since a tiny drone hit the Kremlin in May 2023, Moscow’s skyline has been troubled by Ukraine, even causing last month’s Victory Day parade to be scaled back dramatically.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
If the tiny pulse causes the patient to stumble, the neurosurgeon knows to avoid those areas while maximizing tumor removal.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Noun
Authorities have not publicly identified the individuals, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not determined their identities or causes of death.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Industry observers say the problems appear to stem from more than one cause.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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To pull it off, the show’s creative team had to build a rock star from the ground up, crafting a visual identity, creating music that could stand on its own outside the series, and transforming Reid into a performer capable of owning a crowd rather than simply acting in front of one.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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So what was the real reason Ilunga did it?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Initiative, dubbed a ‘Swiss Brexit,’ sought binding limits by 2050, forcing strict curbs on asylum, family reunification and work permits, potentially dismantling Switzerland’s deal on free movement of people and close EU ties.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Kogonada, who also wrote and edited the film, built the project around Hong Kong’s particular relationship with memory and movement, taking three days to identify a geography the team could navigate largely on foot.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Ticket Holders are only permitted to bring certain types of bags into stadiums.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Tonight’s Gemini new moon brings adventure to your door.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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That is the fundamental determinant of competitiveness.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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In my own research on Ebola, SARS and MERS, my colleagues and I have shown that the speed at which infected people are identified and removed from the community is one of the strongest determinants of outbreak size.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Despite endorsements from the Davis City Council and the DJUSD board, along with more than $750,000 spent by campaign supporters, Measure V appeared likely to fall short of the simple majority needed for approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The consumer backlash, which prompted Lululemon to issue an apology and scrub its campaign, is the latest example of how quickly Western brands can come unstuck in a country where nationalism has surged under strongman leader Xi Jinping.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Swells generated by the Potential Tropical Cyclone are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next couple of days.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Stars sell the tickets, drive the story clicks and generate the most interest.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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But correlation isn’t causation, and the scientists studying her were the first to say so.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The study only shows correlation, not causation.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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