1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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2
as in to persuade
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 induce
In the nascent field of AI hacking, indirect prompt injection has become a basic building block for inducing chatbots to exfiltrate sensitive data or perform other malicious actions.
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Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
Every inch of The White Lotus’s Thailand resort induces a mix of envious longing and burbling queasiness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
Doing so will likely induce compliance; Lebanon cannot afford to be cut off.
—Hanin Ghaddar, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
Many users report that small amounts of cannabis can help induce deep, natural sleep without the grogginess often associated with larger doses or traditional sleep aids.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
Every inch of The White Lotus’s Thailand resort induces a mix of envious longing and burbling queasiness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
Doing so will likely induce compliance; Lebanon cannot afford to be cut off.
—Hanin Ghaddar, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
Many users report that small amounts of cannabis can help induce deep, natural sleep without the grogginess often associated with larger doses or traditional sleep aids.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
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Fighting between Israel and Hamas has caused havoc in the Red Sea, which carries 30% of the world's container traffic, including coffee from Vietnam.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Alternate payment gateways cause Volusion to charge 1.25% for Personal, 0.65% for Professional, 0.35% for Business, and custom percentages for Prime.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mexican residents targeted In 1915, James Rawlings, secretary-manager of the Fort Worth Relief Association, persuaded U.S. immigration agents to investigate Mexican people living in Dallas Alley.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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The ethos resonates with Lugano’s down-to-earth yet powerful clientele so much so that the company persuaded eight of its VIPs to star in its latest ad campaign free of charge.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the accord between labor and management goes awry when Mao creates a mosque in the yard.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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These actions have been saving lives and driving true culture change, creating a safer future for everyone.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jodi Hildebrandt convinced Ruby and Kevin that Satan was out to get her.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bizarrely, though, 60% of those asked were convinced in their confidence to be able to detect these face swap attack methods.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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While the event generated significant online discussion and participation from some consumer groups, the data suggests its impact on major corporations was muted.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Market Visibility: The forthcoming rebrand generates excitement among partners and prospective customers.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Both countries have tried to coordinate with the administration to satisfy concerns and put new measures in place, NPR's Jackie Northam says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Felix said if there is insufficient money in the TIF to satisfy the $825,000 due the developers over the next 14 years, money can come from neighboring TIF districts — two exist — so there is no risk to the city.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Engage your core, bring your knees toward your chest, and curl your upper body forward, bringing your elbows toward your knees.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Justice Department moved to dismiss corruption charges against Adams, prompting the resignations of several prosecutors in New York and Washington, including Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney in Manhattan, who accused the mayor and the Justice Department of negotiating a quid pro quo.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The institution’s inflation forecasts for 2024 have consistently fallen short, prompting the bank to shift from a gradual approach of rate cuts to a more decisive monetary policy.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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