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as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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as in persuaded
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 induced
And the falloff in enterprise value has induced second order effects.
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
There’s a reset, plus roster changes, mostly induced by the salary cap, as the Lightning try to find a way.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
When Cale Makar scored a beautiful goal to cut the deficit to 3-1 at the end of the second period, that likely induced some anxiety.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
This pause is important since hefty new Biden administration proposals are capable offsetting regulatory savings garnered in the coming months if civil-service induced strategic hibernation is allowed.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Texas housing markets really took off when, in the second year of the pandemic, low rates and economic rebound induced a homebuying spree.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Only six pitchers induced more ground balls than Fried (1,010) during this period according to Baseball Savant.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Whereas her brother’s death in 1972 induced a period defined by darkness and meditations on mortality, her mother’s passing in 2007 moved her to paint flowers as a tribute to life’s fleetingness.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Villanueva had arrived at an Indiana hospital at 41 weeks to have her labor induced.
—Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
There’s a reset, plus roster changes, mostly induced by the salary cap, as the Lightning try to find a way.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
When Cale Makar scored a beautiful goal to cut the deficit to 3-1 at the end of the second period, that likely induced some anxiety.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
This pause is important since hefty new Biden administration proposals are capable offsetting regulatory savings garnered in the coming months if civil-service induced strategic hibernation is allowed.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Texas housing markets really took off when, in the second year of the pandemic, low rates and economic rebound induced a homebuying spree.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Only six pitchers induced more ground balls than Fried (1,010) during this period according to Baseball Savant.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Whereas her brother’s death in 1972 induced a period defined by darkness and meditations on mortality, her mother’s passing in 2007 moved her to paint flowers as a tribute to life’s fleetingness.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Villanueva had arrived at an Indiana hospital at 41 weeks to have her labor induced.
—Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induced
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Borges also persuaded the detective ultimately responsible for Muller’s arrest, Misty Carausu, to come.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ivana persuaded him to drop his matching plum-colored suits and shoes back in the late ‘70s.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Reporting companies created or registered in the United States on or after December 3, 2024 and on or before December 23, 2024 have an additional 21 days from their original filing deadline to file their initial beneficial ownership information reports with FinCEN.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The social equity impact brand 40 Tons created a large activation and live podcast in collaboration with Core Cannabis Museum and many sponsor organizations.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Teams that adopted paradoxical frames and were highly motivated to seek knowledge generated more innovative ideas by engaging with diverse perspectives, compared to teams that avoided contradictions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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According to the partnership, Dine Downtown has generated more than $6 million in sales and donated thousands of dollars to local charities over the past two decades.Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
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The record is produced by Bad Bunny’s frequent collaborators, La Paciencia, MAG and Tainy, along with Big Jay and Saox.Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Indian Lake region was the hardest hit by storms that spawned nine tornadoes across the state that day.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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The film, which centers on a group of teen girls who share a pair of mysterious jeans, grossed $42 million worldwide and spawned a 2008 sequel.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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