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  • plural of cause.
  • present tense form of cause (3rd person singular).

causes

NOUN
whys and wherefores
Synonyms


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"This gut damage can create low-grade, chronic inflammation throughout the body that either directly causes depression or makes people more vulnerable to it."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

"Endometriosis is one of the most common yet under researched causes of chronic pain," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The Latin Grammy-winning artist has long championed feminist causes and challenged sexual harassment in the entertainment industry — a topic central to her 2024 Netflix documentary, “Mon Laferte, Te Amo.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Some research suggests that GLP-1 drugs may raise the risk of a rare eye disease that causes full or partial vision loss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

I swallow a sob, which causes a painful lump to form in my throat.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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