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
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Trump’s latest threat to impose a 30% tariff on South Africa caused the South African rand to weaken 1.6% against the U.S. dollar.
—CNBC, 9 July 2025
Avery Williams, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Engage Donors Beyond Asks Donors are eager to support causes that are impactful and meaningful.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Verb
Breathing difficulties: The shock of sudden cold-water exposure can cause bouts of wheezing, gasping, and rapid breathing (hyperventilating).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Trump’s latest threat to impose a 30% tariff on South Africa caused the South African rand to weaken 1.6% against the U.S. dollar.
—CNBC, 9 July 2025
Noun
The county coroner will rule her official cause of death.
—Avery Williams, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Engage Donors Beyond Asks Donors are eager to support causes that are impactful and meaningful.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause
Verb
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The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is creating a new business incubator program with a $100,000 grant from Main Street America.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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There’s a reason Mexico is one of the most coveted destinations to visit in Latin America—and why the best hotels in Mexico City are an excellent place to start immersing yourself in the culture.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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But there’s an obvious reason the hotel keeps the interiors somewhat understated.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Sitting in a chair that supports movement, such as one with a self-adjusting recline mechanism, can help prevent this condition, according to Puleio.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The balloons provide essential atmospheric data used in models that help predict hurricane movement, such as the balloon in Del Rio, Texas that warned forecasters of the potential for heavy rain in Texas in early July.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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There's also a Lucchese boot boutique in the lobby, so every guest can snag a pair to bring home as the ultimate Texas souvenir.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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His mother worked in pharmaceutical companies, moving them to Kalamazoo, Michigan, which brought him to visit his grandmother and aunt every summer, both of whom had a big influence on Brown’s career.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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This safety net extends beyond clinical care to include essential social programs — housing assistance, food programs like SNAP and energy assistance — that address the broader determinants of health, many of which face threatening cuts in their own right.—
Jacob Murphy,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Your brand becomes the chief storyteller of your online presence and a key determinant of your reputational resilience.—
Victoria Marshall,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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After the election, clients began making requests for new campaigns but pulled back again in early 2025 amid Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Omar was in town on just a few days’ notice, her campaign manager Raquel Sidie-Wagner said.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
Verb
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So far, the Apple film has generated $136 million in North America and more than $393 million worldwide.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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If there was any day to generate offense, the Royals needed it Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Nielsen and his colleagues concede that their current work does not establish causation, with at least the possibility existing that bad dreams and poor sleep may lead to equally poor dietary habits, rather than the other way around.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 July 2025
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What makes this approach useful for L&D is its ability to isolate variables and establish causation.—
James Glover,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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