1
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
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation induces immune changes that increase the risk of various diseases.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Second, the Hawking radiation that is produced isn’t confined to being right at the event horizon, but rather should emerge from any region of space that has sufficient spatial curvature, or that induces strong enough accelerations.
—Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
Additionally, magnesium is also necessary for GABA synthesis, a neurotransmitter that reduces the activity of the central nervous system and induces a state of calm.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Understanding how spelling changes in this gene interact with other high-risk variants may help to decipher what induces the onset of psychiatric symptoms.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Unlike the conventional model, in which a successful negative pickup induces the distributor to want to take the franchise in-house, Cineverse is content to keep its expense profile on Terrifier extremely low.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
It's widely believed that Blanchard was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy; a rare form of abuse in which a guardian exaggerates or induces illness in a child for sympathy and attention.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
This induces release of neurotransmitters, triggering strong muscle contractions and spasms.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2024
Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Second, the Hawking radiation that is produced isn’t confined to being right at the event horizon, but rather should emerge from any region of space that has sufficient spatial curvature, or that induces strong enough accelerations.
—Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
Additionally, magnesium is also necessary for GABA synthesis, a neurotransmitter that reduces the activity of the central nervous system and induces a state of calm.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Understanding how spelling changes in this gene interact with other high-risk variants may help to decipher what induces the onset of psychiatric symptoms.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Unlike the conventional model, in which a successful negative pickup induces the distributor to want to take the franchise in-house, Cineverse is content to keep its expense profile on Terrifier extremely low.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
It's widely believed that Blanchard was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy; a rare form of abuse in which a guardian exaggerates or induces illness in a child for sympathy and attention.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
This induces release of neurotransmitters, triggering strong muscle contractions and spasms.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In Season 2, Owen gets pulled into the South Korean spy trade after an agent in the country convinces him to help with a personal mission that his bosses cannot find out about.—
refinery29.com,
refinery29.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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He is then approached by a social-climbing waiter named Stuart Morris (Jason Bateman), who convinces Jonathan that his aunt, Maureen Collier (Marion Ross), is his sister.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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This group generates turnovers and gets after jump shooters.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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There is a notion of qualified immunity for federal officials, and especially prosecutors, from being sued for their official acts, but this would be unlikely to apply when a federal official brings legal proceedings knowingly and maliciously to seek retribution.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
23 Dec. 2024
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Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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