1
as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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2
as in persuaded
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
finally induced the eyewitness to the gangland slaying to cooperate with the police
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Recent Examples of induced
But errors induced by pressure and by the immaturity of new combinations prevented the All Blacks ever taking full control.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Whether it’s induced by the unknown or past experiences, dogs may shake, tremble, bark, act out or hide when in distress.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The Guardians loaded the bases with two outs in the inning but Burke induced Brayan Rocchio to pop out.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
O’Brien then struck out pinch hitter John Rave, who was batting for Nick Loftin, and induced a groundout from left fielder Isaac Collins to end the game.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
After Rafael Devers drew a leadoff walk, Marlins reliever Lake Bachar induced a flyout and an inning-ending double play to preserve Miami’s 2-1 win.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Because the researchers induced boredom before measuring creativity, the findings suggest a causal effect rather than a simple association.
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Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
She was induced into a coma in early May, after being hospitalized for emergency intestinal surgery.
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Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Two weeks after the due date passed, Griffin scheduled an appointment for Parker to either have her labor induced or to have a C-section.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Whether it’s induced by the unknown or past experiences, dogs may shake, tremble, bark, act out or hide when in distress.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The Guardians loaded the bases with two outs in the inning but Burke induced Brayan Rocchio to pop out.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
O’Brien then struck out pinch hitter John Rave, who was batting for Nick Loftin, and induced a groundout from left fielder Isaac Collins to end the game.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
After Rafael Devers drew a leadoff walk, Marlins reliever Lake Bachar induced a flyout and an inning-ending double play to preserve Miami’s 2-1 win.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Because the researchers induced boredom before measuring creativity, the findings suggest a causal effect rather than a simple association.
—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
She was induced into a coma in early May, after being hospitalized for emergency intestinal surgery.
—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Two weeks after the due date passed, Griffin scheduled an appointment for Parker to either have her labor induced or to have a C-section.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induced
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Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
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There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
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School board member Kelly Gonez persuaded her colleagues to begin exploring it in 2019.
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Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
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Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
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An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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Meta was facing a landmark federal antitrust prosecution that Trump, if he could be convinced, might pressure the Justice Department to drop or settle.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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The deal would not have satisfied Cuba's spiraling energy needs.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
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If the measure passes, the costs of the audits would be paid via the revenues generated by the special tax.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
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“Induced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induced. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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