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
It is used in combination with a second drug misoprostol, which induces cramping.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
So there’s no excuse not to finalize this deal promptly regardless of whether that induces a hissy fit from United Here and the Chicago Federation of Labor.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the near future, the corporation Lucid Visions launches Moviedreams, a platform that induces hyper-realistic, interactive dreams.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 13 May 2026
The magnet induces the magnetic flux change needed to initiate the plasma and maintain the plasma current during the burn time.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Many of the aforementioned artists have stayed, and something about the island induces curious projects.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re afforded more time and space at the AHL level and, for some players, that extra time induces them to try to do too much and ultimately make mistakes.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Neuroscience research has consistently shown that trauma induces persistent changes in the nervous system, leaving the body physiologically anchored in survival mode long after the threat is gone.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The condition induces pain that is disproportionate to the actual initial injury.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
So there’s no excuse not to finalize this deal promptly regardless of whether that induces a hissy fit from United Here and the Chicago Federation of Labor.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the near future, the corporation Lucid Visions launches Moviedreams, a platform that induces hyper-realistic, interactive dreams.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 13 May 2026
The magnet induces the magnetic flux change needed to initiate the plasma and maintain the plasma current during the burn time.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Many of the aforementioned artists have stayed, and something about the island induces curious projects.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re afforded more time and space at the AHL level and, for some players, that extra time induces them to try to do too much and ultimately make mistakes.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Neuroscience research has consistently shown that trauma induces persistent changes in the nervous system, leaving the body physiologically anchored in survival mode long after the threat is gone.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The condition induces pain that is disproportionate to the actual initial injury.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
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This creates true David-versus-Goliath scenarios, matches between the best teams in the world and those on the very fringes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Scott Ellis creates these incredibly warm, playful rooms where a small group of people can really come together and tell a story.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Its aggressive marketing strategy persuades users to buy a vast range of items at cheaper prices.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Combining the televote with the jury votes causes countries to suddenly surge or plummet in the final rankings.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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And a lot of rain all at once causes problems for overwhelmed soil.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Not even for the draft, the annual exercise in hope that convinces 32 fan bases that the right quarterback, left tackle or slot corner can make all the difference come September.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The plot is set in motion when Rachel convinces investment banker Bobby Sheen (Rosamund Pike, leaning into her onscreen ice queen image) to hire her to retrieve the money from the defaulter, Manny Salazar (Carlos Barde), for a ten percent recovery fee, with $10 million up front.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The company generates annual revenue between $500 million and $600 million, according to industry experts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With most of the cast and crew kept in the dark to avoid any messy interference from their respective unions, the program generates scripts at a rapid clip.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Theme Nights White nights have become common at sea, and this mini dress satisfies the dress code for both more casual and elegant ships.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Favreau, working from a script co-authored with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and Book of Boba Fett writer Noah Kloor, gets the action going in the first few minutes, as if to reassure fans that the leap to the big screen means something.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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