cause 1 of 2

verb

Definition of causenext
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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cause

2 of 2

noun

ˈkȯz How to pronounce cause (audio)
1
as in reason
someone or something responsible for a result the much-debated causes of the war

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2
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
Verb
According to Nepal Disaster Management, the flood was reportedly caused by a landslide 12 miles away from the Rasuwagadhi border post. — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 That focus on feeling is causing trends from 25 years ago resurface. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
The cause of the irregularities was the structure of the galaxies themselves. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 La Oreja de Van Gogh will be acknowledged for their ongoing support of social causes, including Guitarras Solidarias, Cadena 100 Por Ellas and Ay Haití. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cause
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cause
  1. create
  2. reason
  3. movement
  4. bring
  5. determinant
  6. campaign
  7. generate
  8. causation
Verb
  • Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of create
Noun
  • Salesforce and other software stocks have perked up over the past month, as sentiment around the group improved for a couple of reasons, including a Reuters report on take-private talks involving HR software provider Workday .
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • At face value, young men exercising should not be reason to sound the alarms, and yet there is something treacherous about men in their formative years placing physical beauty as the ultimate expression of self-actualization.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of reason
Noun
  • For Katwala, the most impressive elements from the Games were the robots playing tennis, seeming to react to the movement of the ball and, in a match featuring robots playing alongside humans in doubles, of their partner, too.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Precision control for launchers Curtiss-Wright’s electromechanical actuators will provide precise movement and positioning for the system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of movement
Verb
  • The Moon enters Aries and your 11th House of Friends, Community, and Future Plans, bringing energy to invitations, brainstorms, and shared goals.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Brooks Lee hit a two-run home run and Kody Clemens had a solo home run, bringing the Twins within 4-3.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bring
Noun
  • One of us is a social epidemiologist who studies the social and structural determinants of health, and the other is a prevention scientist who studies risk and protective factors among young people.
    — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The ability of companies to attract ambitious, highly skilled individuals is emerging as a key determinant of economic success.
    — Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of determinant
Noun
  • The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in ​the capital on Saturday.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Simply put, acknowledging the reality—even if the administration won’t state it in these terms—of avoiding a further, major military campaign as the conflict drags on.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of campaign
Verb
  • On Location, which sells premium packages at high-profile events like the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl and the US Open, helped generate $666 million in revenue for the first six months of this year — a 60% increase compared to the year prior.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The results showed that the deformation became stronger toward the section of the ceiling directly beneath the roadside above the shaft, similar to how modern LiDAR systems can generate detailed three-dimensional measurements.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of generate
Noun
  • Further research is needed to pinpoint that causation, study coauthors said.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The authors also noted some study limitations – including potential unvalidated diagnoses and limited socioeconomic and lifestyle data – as well as the associations not proving causation.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of causation

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“Cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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