CAUSED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

caused

verb

past tense of cause

as in created

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the ice storm caused a massive power outage

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Recent Examples of caused Zelenskyy, meanwhile, has agreed to halt Ukraine's monthslong campaign targeting Russian oil refineries that caused fuel shortages for Russians. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 In time, the elements caused the metal to transform into a bright white-lead carbonate, which could be ground into a powder and mixed with oils and resin to make paint. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 Some experts at the time said they could have been caused by a technical malfunction, but the leaders of several Western countries were quick to identify sabotage as the likely cause. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The announcement came a day after cyberattacks caused refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 But there is no independent evidence to confirm that a mine is what caused the Pride to sink, according to the maritime security firm Marisks. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Whether the hiccup caused anyone to miss bidding remains unclear. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The style, which caused the Vans Fifth Avenue store in NYC to shut down in April, is back in a navy canvas version. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Homes in coastal communities like Long Beach, Malibu and Dana Point have been destroyed, while sudden waves have caused considerable flooding on city streets in places like Newport Beach. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caused

Verb

Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
Using a form created specifically for the Department of Correction, eligible voters can apply for, receive and return their absentee ballots in a timely manner.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of created

Verb

Court documents reviewed by Fortune say Alfozan prompted the chatbot on how to create custom MAC addresses, iPhone hotspot profiles, complete live listening sessions and even build a second and third recording device.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Trump’s announcement during his second trip to Ohio in two weeks was prompted by an August presidential memorandum directing administration officials to identify a suitable location for the component repair center within 90 days.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of prompted

Verb

Municipal compost operations tend only to accept leaves generated by that town and may also provide small quantities of finished compost to residents for free or at a nominal charge, according to DEEP.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
The most impressive thing about Saturday’s concert, however, wasn’t how much heat Sheeran generated with his production.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of generated

Verb

The blast produced enough energy to flatten a significant stretch of the Siberian wilderness, marking an event that still serves as a cautionary tale — and a major point of reference — for modern planetary defense efforts.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
This stands in sharp contrast to their roles in the 1991 Gulf War coalition, the post-2014 campaign against ISIS, the maritime coalition against the Houthis in the Red Sea in 2023–24, and the diplomacy that produced the 2015 nuclear deal.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of produced

Verb

Holloway was induced a week and a half before her due date because of elevated blood pressure, and Sales was induced a week early because of excess protein in her urine.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
But Day is onto something with the spoiler effect, whether it’s induced by him or not.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026