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
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Water contains many different minerals that can cause a myriad of problems.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
There have been no reported fatalities or injuries while the cause of the fire is under investigation.
—David Chiu, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jr on the original 1997 horror film set, the weather caused them to be stuck in a tunnel for almost an hour.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Water contains many different minerals that can cause a myriad of problems.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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People with the highest BRIs had the highest risk of dying from any cause.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
There have been no reported fatalities or injuries while the cause of the fire is under investigation.
—David Chiu, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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This instance has created a perfect storm for long-term health problems.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Shields Halls is expected to open in the fall of 2026, creating 150,000 square feet of space that will boost the team’s training, nutrition and recovery programs.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The reason for doing this was simple: Coach Sanders.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Monaco Monaco may be known for its glamorous casino and exhilarating Grand Prix, but the world’s second-smallest country (after Vatican City) offers other reasons to visit.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Inconsistent lighting and a fading or blurring of the boundaries between the faked elements of the video (such as mouth movements when lip-synching has been used) are all potential indicators.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Havel pointed out that in Czechoslovakia, the dissident movement had its breakout moment during the trial of a rock band, the Plastic People of the Universe, whose popularity was seen as a threat.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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And the filmmaker, who’s disfigured himself, really wanted to bring it out in the open.Elena Nelson Howe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Staple is embarking on his latest partnership to bring better authentication tools and user experiences to the fashion world.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Today, political affiliation is the most significant determinant of this us-them division, research shows.Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Amid the numerical murk, though, there is a bottom line: The single most important determinant of a good education is a good teacher.Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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But all of that changed starting in 2017, when Mr. Trump became president amid the F.B.I. investigation into Russia’s covert attempt to manipulate the 2016 election and the nature of the ties between his campaign and Moscow.Charlie Savage, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The former senator fundraised for Trump ahead of the election, raising $7 million for his campaign this summer, according to .Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Brian Daboll has to find a way to generate points in the first half.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, the brand generates £15 million profits from sales of £54 million and was exported to 40 countries.Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Although science is not yet able to determine direct causation between air purifiers and health benefits, experts say consumers should feel confident that using an air purifier is a practical – and healthy – choice.Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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While the link doesn’t prove causation, having an excess of thyroid hormone can lead to a breakdown of bone tissue, resulting in osteoporosis.Kristen Fischer, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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