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be caused

VERB

stem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise derive emanate

STRONG

develop flow head issue originate proceed rise spring

WEAK

be bred be brought about be generated

Antonyms

STRONG

cease decrease end halt lessen repress stop

WEAK

abet aid cause encourage help

VERB

upspring

Synonyms

WEAK

arise be bred be brought about be generated come derive develop emanate flow head issue originate proceed rise spring

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"That could be caused by the two planets spiraling closer and closer to each other," Tzanidakis said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Around one in 10 lung cancers are thought to be caused by air pollution in the UK.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

California’s high TB rates could be caused by a large portion of the population traveling to areas where TB is endemic, said Dr. Shruti Gohil, associate medical director for UCI Health Epidemiology and Infection Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Injury can be caused by being hit in the head by a thrown or struck object.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Like the three doctors in Buffalo, the Burrs agreed that the alleged spirit rapping could be caused by cracking joints: knees, ankles, toes, or shoulders.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

be caused

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