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
Glazed in acrylic, the work induces a dualistic perception.
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James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The movement of the iron-rich liquid induces a magnetic field that covers the entire Earth.
—Scott Brame, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
For some, the word induces dread.
—Anna Furman, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Research by one of us finds that strict land-use regulation induces developers to pursue smaller projects and ultimately fragments the building industry.
—Chris Elmendorf, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
The powerful appetite suppression that induces fat loss can induce muscle loss too.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2025
High noise induces stress and fatigue.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
The in-game heat on NFL coaches induces screams of agony or joy that can be heard outside of press-level coaching booths.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation induces immune changes that increase the risk of various diseases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
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Calvo's second executive order creates a task force to review business licenses in the city that may have ties to Cuba's government, with the potential for licenses to be revoked.—
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
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Nuremberg explores how authoritarian regimes take over democracies — not by making a detailed intellectual case that persuades on its merits but by validating the power fantasies of those who feel shut out.—
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
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Her latest book follows two families in late-1970s Rochester, New York, who are affected by an affair that causes a pair of divorces.—
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The prefrontal cortex is a core region for emotional and cognitive processing and regulation; its dysfunction is thought to be a key aspect of what causes depression.—
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For many of the previous 120 days, Tara tells Thomas what is happening to her, and convinces him of her situation through her apparent clairvoyance.—
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Already harboring her own personal vendetta against Roper, Burr visits Pine in Switzerland and convinces him to infiltrate Roper’s business and avenge Sophie’s death.—
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And the value chain is expanding as success generates more success.—
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Inside the manifold’s interior, fluctuations are similarly restricted, which generates a Casimir-like force.—
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Jeep satisfies your typical consumer who is looking for a usable SUV with a decent price point.—
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Readers looking for a fresh experience in the new year are likely to find at least something that satisfies their cravings.—
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card aims to brings premium restaurant rewards and travel benefits to users, including an annual hotel benefit of $300.—
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Dancing along to educational songs brings you and your kids closer together—and turns learning about their world into a fun game.—
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While not everyone gets their wishes, those with no interest in taking on the deceptive — and challenging — role of a Traitor likely won't be chosen.—
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Ole Miss gets one more possession, starting at its 31, with 55 seconds left in the first half.—
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“Induces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induces. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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