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
Ricks had to introduce conflict and contrary opinions in meetings to induce richer discussion and honest evaluation of projects and their risks and benefits.
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Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
By highlighting local sellers, Etsy could relieve some shoppers from having to pay higher prices induced by President Trump’s widespread tariffs on trade partners.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Keep scrolling - more smile-inducing stories await!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Labor was induced that day, and her son was born safely, but Tarrien wasn't out of the woods yet.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
By highlighting local sellers, Etsy could relieve some shoppers from having to pay higher prices induced by President Trump’s widespread tariffs on trade partners.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Keep scrolling - more smile-inducing stories await!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Labor was induced that day, and her son was born safely, but Tarrien wasn't out of the woods yet.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
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The tariff file has caused a high level of uncertainty both for consumers and businesses.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And there’s a biological reason for it: Broken heart syndrome occurs when intense emotional stress causes your heart to temporarily stop pumping properly, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fainting.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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Another factor that might hamper Chelsea’s attempts to persuade Rak-Sakyi to stay is what has happened to his brother, Jesurun.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The administration is expected to return to the Supreme Court quickly in an effort to persuade the justices to lift their temporary order.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Scammers convince you to take cash to a bitcoin ATM Her story highlights one huge red flag that consumers must watch out for these days — how scammers are convincing you to take cash to a crypto ATM at the local party store, gas station or grocery.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Behind the Southern delegates’ suspicion was a kind of post-October 7th trauma: John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, in 1859, had convinced the South that the Black population was poised to rise up in bloody rebellion if given the chance.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The way to make this all possible, Democrats say, is by loosening the fiscal guardrails that were created on a bipartisan basis in 2017 and have allowed the state to generate continuous surpluses during Lamont’s tenure.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Disney and Lucasfilm have trumpeted Star Wars franchise news at the Tokyo event in an effort to generate strong buzz for upcoming TV, film and gaming releases.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The showdown is the most significant legal challenge brought against Meta in the company's roughly 20-year history.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Martha McHardy on Newsweek. 11:52 AM EDT U.S. tariffs prompt strategic shifts for businesses, warns European Chamber The European Chamber of Commerce in China has stated that the latest U.S. tariffs will force many companies to rethink their business models and supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Turkey has emerged as a key player in Syria, prompting concerns in Israel over the possibility of Turkey expanding its military presence inside the country.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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