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  • present tense form of cause (3rd person singular).
  • plural of cause.
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causes

NOUN
whys and wherefores
Synonyms


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It causes the number of red blood cells in the body to be reduced and leads to fatigue and shortness of breath.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

“So it’s become like an inflexible albatross that causes a lot of waste of electricity,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

"That is what causes me the greatest pain," she added.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Frequent stair climbers were 39% less likely to die from heart-related causes and 24% less likely to die from any cause compared with people who climbed stairs less often.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

As with many autoimmune diseases, it's unknown what causes some people to develop vitiligo, though it is suspected that there can be a genetic factor, and it can be triggered by stress.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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