causing

verb

Definition of causingnext
present participle of cause
as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the ice storm caused a massive power outage

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for causing
  1. creating
  2. bringing
  3. generating
  4. producing
  5. spawning
  6. doing
  7. working
  8. inducing
Verb
  • Brands are being more creative in their personalization efforts, from offering more customizable products to creating unique opportunities for consumers to engage with their brands based on interests and past behavior.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Verb
  • As for the dream of bringing luxury to a wider audience?
    Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This chapter will be defined by bringing the promise of GenAI to life within the enterprise setting.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, at the time of writing, the post has been upvoted 90,000 times on Reddit, generating 1,500 comments along the way.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Witherspoon and producing partner Neustadter are executive producing through Hello Sunshine, as well as Marc Platt.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Parti Productions and Doctor Foster maker Drama Republic are producing Saviour.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Brian Thompson, 50, CEO of the healthcare insurance giant, was gunned down last week in Midtown Manhattan, spawning a five-day manhunt that eventually led to Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pa.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawning
Verb
  • But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Another helpful tip is to create time blocks on your calendar specifically for working on your top goal.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of working
Verb
  • This fine, sob-inducing British series follows two friends (Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall) who feel romance tugging at their hearts for years and years and years.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The emotional reality of living in Iran while holding views that oppose the state, the movie suggests, is anxiety-inducing—almost unfathomably so for those who have never dealt with such restrictions.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of inducing
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