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be caused

VERB

stem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise derive emanate

STRONG

develop flow head issue originate proceed rise spring

WEAK

be bred be brought about be generated

Antonyms

STRONG

cease decrease end halt lessen repress stop

WEAK

abet aid cause encourage help

VERB

upspring

Synonyms

WEAK

arise be bred be brought about be generated come derive develop emanate flow head issue originate proceed rise spring

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But inflation can also be caused by the scarcity of commodities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

"That could be caused by the two planets spiraling closer and closer to each other," Tzanidakis said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

But Dr Alvin Mondoh, a Kenyan weight-management specialist, says "people still do need help" through medical intervention, as weight gain can be caused "by factors beyond your control".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

California’s high TB rates could be caused by a large portion of the population traveling to areas where TB is endemic, said Dr. Shruti Gohil, associate medical director for UCI Health Epidemiology and Infection Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

This can easily be caused by the chlorinated hydrocarbons, which, as we have seen, set up changes in liver cells at very low levels of intake.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

be caused

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