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verb

Definition of causesnext
present tense third-person singular of cause
as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the ice storm caused a massive power outage

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causes

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noun

plural of cause
1
as in determinants
someone or something responsible for a result the much-debated causes of the war

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2
as in campaigns
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 Synonyms for causes
  1. creates
  2. determinants
  3. campaigns
  4. generates
  5. movements
  6. brings
  7. antecedents
  8. produces
Verb
  • This creates the phenomenon of intestinal hyperpermeability, transforming the intestine into a veritable sieve.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creates
Noun
  • Health insurers, too, are increasingly paying to address social determinants of health beyond hospitalizations, physician services, prescription drugs and medical devices.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Another more than $200 million will be invested in hospital and outpatient programs and services designed in part to address social determinants of health such as expanding access to healthy foods, housing, transportation and prescription drugs.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of determinants
Noun
  • Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Introducing wellness breaks, encouraging physical activity and launching campaigns to limit unnecessary digital usage can foster balance.
    Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of campaigns
Verb
  • Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This group generates turnovers and gets after jump shooters.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generates
Noun
  • The robot is backed by advanced control algorithms that enable it to plan complex whole-body movements while accounting for the environment.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
  • In 1976, women in the United States were opening bookstores left and right and starting newspapers, magazines, and journals to publish writing and thinking about the growing feminist and lesbian movements.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of movements
Verb
  • Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of brings
Noun
  • Many of Guardiola’s most famous antecedents — Bill Shankly, Arrigo Sacchi — either resigned or retired because of the strain the job placed on them.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The results said much about the foundational beliefs that serve as antecedents to their voting proclivities.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of antecedents
Verb
  • Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of produces
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