induces

verb

present tense third-person singular of induce
1
as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the medication induced labor

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2
as in persuades
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 induces The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026 Pamela, a servant, rejects the advances of her wealthy employer and thereby induces him to marry her. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Match play naturally induces fatigue and can disrupt sleep. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026 It is used in combination with a second drug misoprostol, which induces cramping. — Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 Bracing for a full metro Atlanta freeway to close for nearly 60 hours induces a dread similar to having to clean a garage for the first time in years. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 24 May 2026 So there’s no excuse not to finalize this deal promptly regardless of whether that induces a hissy fit from United Here and the Chicago Federation of Labor. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 The case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Here, Oliphant puts audience on both sides of the performance (the mirror effect of traverse staging always induces self-reflection) and, along with scenic designer Emmie Finckel, absolutely soaks the room in atmosphere. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induces
  1. creates
  2. persuades
  3. causes
  4. convinces
  5. generates
  6. satisfies
  7. brings
  8. gets
Verb
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026
Definition of creates
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  • Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
Definition of persuades
Verb
  • In May, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda declared outbreaks after lab tests detected the spread of Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Definition of causes
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  • But the answer might also be what convinces a talented person to accept an offer—or apply in the first place.
    — Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Definition of convinces
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  • This generates sensory messages that are transmitted to the snake’s brain.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • The system performs well in tests and already generates about 10% of all appointments issued.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Other cities are fighting lawsuits from developers who say their Live Local projects were rejected in violation of the law’s provisions, which require local authorities to grant approval if a proposal satisfies certain conditions.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of satisfies
Verb
  • Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of brings
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  • The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Their combative behavior gets under your skin as Mars and Uranus align!
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of gets

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