Thesaurus results for BECAUSE OF

because of

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Definition of because of

as in with

as the result of I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare

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Recent Examples of because of Yeah, whereas that one probably was manufactured because of the success of the feud between Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer. — Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 An engine recall because of a manufacturing defect has backed up repair shops and grounded hundreds of Airbus planes around the world. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 My room was the 400-square-foot Studio Suite—one of the most in-demand categories because of the stunning sightlines on three sides. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Defensive tackle Poona Ford this week was declared out for the season because of a triceps injury. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for because of

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Police charged 52-year-old Mooresville resident Rod Moskowitz with assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, court records show.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
The high prices are adding to pain for cattle ranchers in western states, who were already struggling with persistent drought.

— Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

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