1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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2
as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
finally induced the eyewitness to the gangland slaying to cooperate with the police
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Recent Examples of induce
In a first for Blue Origin, the payloads will experience two minutes of simulated lunar gravity, which the New Shepard capsule will induce by spinning at a rate of 11 revolutions per minute.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Progesterone allows for the withdrawal of the uterine lining, which is then followed by using a medication like Letrozole or Clomid to induce ovulation by manipulating hormone levels.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Instead, that sharp intake of breath is induced by a library.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Both forms of this procedure are done under general anesthesia (using medicines to induce a state of unconsciousness).
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Progesterone allows for the withdrawal of the uterine lining, which is then followed by using a medication like Letrozole or Clomid to induce ovulation by manipulating hormone levels.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Instead, that sharp intake of breath is induced by a library.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Both forms of this procedure are done under general anesthesia (using medicines to induce a state of unconsciousness).
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
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Not Thinning Seedlings Failing to thin extra seedlings causes crowding and plant stress.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 45 mph could cause tree branches to fall, creating further hazards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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McCafferty wasn’t persuaded by the state’s arguments, which concerned player safety and integrity of the sport.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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To accomplish that, the farmers had to persuade their clients to embrace a new aesthetic: less polished and more primal, twining and frondy, founded on blossoms that might be too lush and soft to endure weeks of refrigerated storage but could be guaranteed to look and smell like nothing else.—
Maryn McKenna,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The brand is known for doing personal consultations with clients to analyze their scalp health and create a personalized regimen to fit their bodies, lifestyle, and environment.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
20 Feb. 2025
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Republicans worked hard in recent years to court Venezuelan American voters in Florida, convinced that their party’s focus on law and order and attacks on socialism could win over the fast-growing group.—
Patricia Mazzei,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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That Vera convinces him to sounds like a standard the-show-must-go-on movie triumph.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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Any new mandate requiring that many people to comply within 30 days surely would have generated widespread coverage by legitimate media outlets, and the terms of the testing program would have been made public through official government channels.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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United are still struggling to generate cash from their day-to-day operations, with negative overall cash flow of £54m during this quarter.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Colonial empires established plantations in Asia and South America to satisfy demand in Europe and North America.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The menu is on par with the surroundings and has offerings to satisfy any craving—-they make a spectacularly delicious quesadilla and club sandwich.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Celebrating these achievements inspires others, fosters connection and brings energy to the meeting.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the other people takes out a gun, prompting Wilson to run in the other direction.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Frozen nutrition shakes sold to long-term care facilities and other care institutions have been linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to announce a nationwide recall.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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