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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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But inflation can also be caused by the scarcity of commodities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 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

In 1775 Sir Percivall Pott declared that the scrotal cancer so common among chimney sweeps must be caused by the soot that accumulated on their bodies.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

be caused

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