INDUCED Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

induced

verb

past tense of induce

as in caused

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the medication induced labor

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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 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, 14 Oct. 2026 Scott got two outs before Evan Phillips induced a groundout by Austin Riley with a runner aboard to earn the save. — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Immix Biopharma said its experimental CAR-T therapy induced complete remissions in 89% of patients with AL Amyloidosis, a rare autoimmune disorder in which toxic proteins build up in organs like the heart and kidneys. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026 The strongest El Niño event in recorded is history is likely by most if not all metrics, including the Relative Oceanic Niño Index, which accounts for climate change induced warming in the calculations. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 His afternoon ended under duress, as star pass rusher Maxx Crosby induced a hold from right tackle Joe Alt in the end zone on Los Angeles’ final drive, resulting in the aforementioned safety. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Alcantara induced flyouts from the first two batters in the ninth inning before walking Lars Nootbar. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Rittmeyer now says his testimony was ‘induced’ The allegations against Sandusky – a man so closely tied to the football program that had united State College, Pennsylvania, for decades – shocked the state. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

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Zelenskyy, meanwhile, has agreed to halt Ukraine's monthslong campaign targeting Russian oil refineries that caused fuel shortages for Russians.

— Arkansas Online, 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, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, was detained following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized him from surveillance footage broadcast in the media and persuaded him to turn himself in.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
What finally persuaded Keitel was a lengthy passage written by Ferrara’s collaborator Zoë Lund, who also plays a woman with whom the lieutenant mainlines heroine.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of persuaded

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Viewers will come away convinced the world’s richest man mostly excels at self-promotion; they’ll also be frightened by the power he’s accrued.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Back on Wall Street, Keirstead of UBS wasn’t convinced taking Workday private was necessary, reasonable, or even possible.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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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

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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

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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

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