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
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
According to city statistics, from 2012 to 2021, crashes on the thoroughfare caused 14 deaths and 122 serious injuries.
—David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But even here, the sitting president or party wasn’t the sole cause of those results.
—John Buckingham, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But that isn’t to say jolting awake shortly after turning out the lights is cause to schedule an MRI scan.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
According to city statistics, from 2012 to 2021, crashes on the thoroughfare caused 14 deaths and 122 serious injuries.
—David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The 83-year-old independent, who has championed progressive causes for years, faces a challenge from Republican Gerald Malloy, a veteran and business owner, in a race that could test Sanders' enduring influence over the state and his broader agenda.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But even here, the sitting president or party wasn’t the sole cause of those results.
—John Buckingham, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their dedication brings Saratoga’s rich history and vibrant landscape to life, creating a place where everyone can feel connected and inspired.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Colorado’s 8th District, the state’s newest congressional district, was created during the 2021 redistricting process and designed to be an evenly split swing district.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, for this exact reason, the studios decided to steer clear of the second weekend of November, which means there’s nothing else to talk about.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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The reasons for the increase include lifestyle issues, particularly smoking, lack of physical activity, and alcohol abuse.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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To look at how much of an effect exercise might have on blood pressure, Hamer and his colleagues combined data from six earlier studies that required participants to wear movement trackers on their thighs 24-hours a day.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There is a theory — deriving from the QAnon movement, apparently — that goes like this: President Obama and Vice President Biden conspired with Iran to fake the death of Osama bin Laden.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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The combination brought them their second straight NBA Cup win — a 123-118 final.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Then on Tuesday, a storm will bring snow, though the latest models show totals generally under six inches.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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In addition, the guidelines call out a variety of social determinants of health that can impact stroke risk.Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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This river has a storied past and was a key determinant of architectural marvels of the Mughal empire, including the Shalimar Gardens, which are a World Heritage Site.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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And though Harris rode a wave of summer excitement, some close to her campaign said the team struggled to keep up the momentum into Election Day.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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His priorities include veterans’ rights, advocating for small businesses, protecting the border and education, according to his campaign website. AD-64 includes a portion of Los Angeles County and La Habra in Orange County.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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The bond will generate an average of $9.2 million annually over its lifetime.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Gel manicures do require the use of UV light, which can theoretically increase your skin cancer risk (although more research is needed to prove definitive causation, as SELF previously reported).Melanie Rud, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
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Delayed choice did not involve any backwards causation.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cause. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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