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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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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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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Part of persuading consumers to spend on sustainable products comes from carefully planned and executed advertising and marketing campaigns.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2025
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But the taxpayer still persuaded the Tax Court.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In 1832, Jackson was convinced that the president of the Bank of the United States, Nicholas Biddle, was using the bank’s wealth and influence to defeat Jackson in the election.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the software does issue a disclaimer before spitting out its design, seemingly to avoid trademark issues, some fair-use hawks are not convinced.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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This designation, traditionally reserved for other asset classes, now reflects the reality that affordable housing is a stable, income-generating investment, particularly given recent market instability.—
Mark Levine,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Part of the mission was to improve historical understanding of the conflict by gathering enough data to generate a heat map of the battle's movements.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 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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At one point during the meeting, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) told members about the breaking news, which prompted a cheer from those in attendance.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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