INDUCES Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

induces

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present tense third-person singular of induce

as in creates

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the medication induced labor

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as in persuades

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 induces Like most psychedelics, psilocybin’s effects are the result of interactions with a specific type of serotonin receptor in the brain, which both triggers the characteristic hallucinations and euphoria and induces neural plasticity. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 Under Nevada law, someone who aids or abets a crime—or encourages, hires, commands, or otherwise induces another person to commit it—can be prosecuted as a principal. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026 With enough pulses, the fast-swelling channel, as in Yutkin’s investigation, induces a shock wave that fractures the rock. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026 Researchers exposed male mouse testicle cells, known as TM3 cells, to a chemical that induces oxidative stress. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 For Carney, 43, though, being asked to draw or write a tattoo for a fan immediately induces a certain level of stress. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 Match play naturally induces fatigue and can disrupt sleep. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Pamela, a servant, rejects the advances of her wealthy employer and thereby induces him to marry her. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026

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The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
On paper, deploying Wade creates an obvious advantageous matchup.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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The eight-episode series, written by Peter Ocko, follows a giant tech conglomerate that persuades the city to place a powerful robot on its police force – a robot implanted with the consciousness of a beloved fallen officer, Alex Murphy (Stevens).

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Nia then persuades Tefa to join her in smuggling cell phones into the regional prison.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of persuades

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Bannerman centers on the eponymous Paul Bannerman, a lethal covert operative who convinces a group of the world’s most deadly assassins to quit the spy game for a chance to lead normal lives in the suburbs of Connecticut.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Greenblatt found the first frequently convinces the second that the work is fine.

— Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of convinces

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And now, that should produce a release date that satisfies audiences.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Central to the reorganization is an institutional separation between standard setting and conformity assessment—the process used to determine whether a product, facility or company satisfies those standards.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfies

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Some recalls, Eskin said, are made after companies’ routine testing catches a pathogen before anyone gets sick, while others involve outbreaks that are already underway and vary widely in size and severity.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
All cabins come with a firepit equipped with a grill grate and a picnic table, while upgrading to an outdoor suite gets you a tarp for shade lined with string lights and an extremely comfortable hammock.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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