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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

For instance, a 2-point VIX gain could be caused by a drop in the S&P 500, or by a growing demand for hedges, she added.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Smaller earthquakes, including those experienced in the UK, can be caused by movements on geological faults in the Earth's crust.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Zeitoun had a sudden and strange thought, that the pain in his side could be caused not by infection or injury, but by sorrow.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers