due to
preposition
: as a result of : because of
… due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job …—
Herbert Gold
Herbert Gold
Using Due to: Usage Guide
The objection to due to as a preposition is only a continuation of disagreements that began in the 18th century over the proper uses of owing and due. Due to is as grammatically sound as owing to, which is frequently recommended in its place. It has been and is used by reputable writers and has been recognized as standard for decades. There is no solid reason to avoid due to.
Examples of due to in a Sentence
evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow
Recent Examples on the Web
Schmitt scratched, Encarnacion gets first start First baseman Casey Schmitt was scratched from Friday’s starting lineup due to lower back tightness.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition to financial struggles, the franchisee said operating expenses increased due to inflation.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Freshman Blanca Quinonez, who helped carry the team through poor offensive performances in the Fort Worth regional, spent most of the game on the bench due to foul trouble and finished with just five points and two turnovers.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
However, some Idaho taxpayers can expect longer waits on refunds due to state tax conformity laws the Idaho Statesman previously reported.
—Hali Smith
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for due to
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition to financial struggles, the franchisee said operating expenses increased due to inflation.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Freshman Blanca Quinonez, who helped carry the team through poor offensive performances in the Fort Worth regional, spent most of the game on the bench due to foul trouble and finished with just five points and two turnovers.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
However, some Idaho taxpayers can expect longer waits on refunds due to state tax conformity laws the Idaho Statesman previously reported.
—Hali Smith
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for due to
Cite this Entry
“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
