1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the medication induced labor
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2
as in to persuade
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 induce
Labor leaders also stressed that as unfree people, contract workers did not come to the U.S. voluntarily; instead they were induced to migrate by capitalists.
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Made By History, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Ideal for an evening wind-down routine, the best-selling supplement regulates the stress response, promotes rest, induces feelings of calm—and supports regular bowel movements, too.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
And administering anti-venom can induce cardiac shock if it's not done correctly.
—Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
But to ignore the horrors and live with their existence and isolate them mentally begins the kind of sinister psychological transformation, the confusion and apathy, that Putin’s machine induces in large populations.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Ideal for an evening wind-down routine, the best-selling supplement regulates the stress response, promotes rest, induces feelings of calm—and supports regular bowel movements, too.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
And administering anti-venom can induce cardiac shock if it's not done correctly.
—Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
But to ignore the horrors and live with their existence and isolate them mentally begins the kind of sinister psychological transformation, the confusion and apathy, that Putin’s machine induces in large populations.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
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The most considerable damage has been caused in the eastern and southern Kharkiv and Kherson regions, where 329 and 279 cultural sites, respectively, were damaged.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sweeping new tariffs are likely to cause inflation and slow economic growth, according to economists.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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Again, this is a case of humans using AI to persuade people to adopt their views rather than an indication that AI is extreme or prone to suggesting extreme ideas and behaviors.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Last week, Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, was at the White House to try to persuade the administration to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Meta.—
Cecilia Kang,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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While the software does issue a disclaimer before spitting out its design, seemingly to avoid trademark issues, some fair-use hawks are not convinced.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 1832, Jackson was convinced that the president of the Bank of the United States, Nicholas Biddle, was using the bank’s wealth and influence to defeat Jackson in the election.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The investigation claimed that CK Hutchison subsidiary Panama Ports generated $3.78 billion from its operations at the Balboa and Cristóbal ports between 1997 and 2023, while Panama received just $236 million.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond simple transcription, AI agents can generate role-specific summaries, ensuring each attendee gets the most relevant takeaways—so a designer, for instance, doesn’t have to sift through a technical developer’s responsibilities.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The car manufacturer also brought its signature elegance to Tokyo with the No. 001 Minami Aoyama mansion, developed in collaboration with the top-tier Japanese luxury concierge firm Vibroa.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Martha McHardy on Newsweek. 11:52 AM EDT U.S. tariffs prompt strategic shifts for businesses, warns European Chamber The European Chamber of Commerce in China has stated that the latest U.S. tariffs will force many companies to rethink their business models and supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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At one point during the meeting, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) told members about the breaking news, which prompted a cheer from those in attendance.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Induce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induce. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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