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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
Believing that government subsidies for higher education have induced harmful over-consumption of schooling is no more against higher education than fighting obesity is against caloric intake.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The entire affair smelled like a quasi-constitutional coup attempt authored by a desperate head of state whose intensive bickering with the National Assembly over everything from budgets to investigations had induced a nervous breakdown.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
On the bright side, since persistently high inflation, induced by hefty tariffs, would prevent the Fed from lowering borrowing costs, cash-like and bond investments could keep some of their luster for a little longer, too.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Delicious notes of Green Agave, Olive, Sweet Melo, Black Pepper and Cedarwood bring the deliciously sharp sensations of drinking tequila sans the alcohol induced bloating and hangover the next day.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
As the pursuit of non-hallucinogenic psychedelics advances, the definition of a trip as something induced by a discrete set of substances is set to evolve alongside them.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2024
Subsequently, shining visible light on the entire filter paper induced a photochemical ring-opening reaction, erasing the pattern created through the application of heat.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2024
This formula's acidic pH level defends against damage induced by hair coloring and heat styling tools.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Two magnetometers will probe the sub-surface ocean by studying electrical currents induced by Jupiter's magnetic field.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The entire affair smelled like a quasi-constitutional coup attempt authored by a desperate head of state whose intensive bickering with the National Assembly over everything from budgets to investigations had induced a nervous breakdown.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
On the bright side, since persistently high inflation, induced by hefty tariffs, would prevent the Fed from lowering borrowing costs, cash-like and bond investments could keep some of their luster for a little longer, too.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Delicious notes of Green Agave, Olive, Sweet Melo, Black Pepper and Cedarwood bring the deliciously sharp sensations of drinking tequila sans the alcohol induced bloating and hangover the next day.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
As the pursuit of non-hallucinogenic psychedelics advances, the definition of a trip as something induced by a discrete set of substances is set to evolve alongside them.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2024
Subsequently, shining visible light on the entire filter paper induced a photochemical ring-opening reaction, erasing the pattern created through the application of heat.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2024
This formula's acidic pH level defends against damage induced by hair coloring and heat styling tools.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Two magnetometers will probe the sub-surface ocean by studying electrical currents induced by Jupiter's magnetic field.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induced
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Some members have been persuaded to vote yes.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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And after a couple of years of work, the Grace Commission’s 150-plus members persuaded Congress to enact exactly zero of its recommendations.Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Westwood convinced the second teenager to undress for a Greek mythology scene.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her ultimate goal is to be part of the Taylor Swift musical all Swifties are convinced is coming soon.Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Pitfall Of Free Professional Resources The popularity of free resources online and through social media has created a culture of perpetual browsing.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For people in fashion especially, the mall seems to kick up a particular nostalgia pang—especially around the holidays when so many formative memories were created, and clothing was the indisputable backdrop.Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Within its first week, Blake Brown had generated $16 million in media impact value, according to Launchmetrics.Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Khan generated considerable resentment and pushback in the business community for taking an aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Zillow Gone Wild is produced by Asylum Entertainment Group.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In its report, Clifford Chance says the assessment was produced in six weeks.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The BlackStar Film Festival, which took place earlier this year, is a key moment for the community that has spawned since the festival’s debut in 2012.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Induced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induced. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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