as in resultant
coming as a result
success that is due to hard work
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as in with
as the result of
evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow
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Recent Examples of due (to)
Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025
In June 2003, the district contentiously decommissioned the high school due to poor academic performance.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
All charts dated May 31 will update Wednesday, May 28, on Billboard.com (one day later than usual due to the Memorial Day holiday May 26).
—Jim Asker, Billboard, 23 May 2025
Three council members — John Lee, Traci Park and Monica Rodriguez — voted against the budget, in large part due to cost-cutting efforts at the two public safety agencies.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Preposition
Symptoms are mostly due to declining estrogen levels.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025
In June 2003, the district contentiously decommissioned the high school due to poor academic performance.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
All charts dated May 31 will update Wednesday, May 28, on Billboard.com (one day later than usual due to the Memorial Day holiday May 26).
—Jim Asker, Billboard, 23 May 2025
Three council members — John Lee, Traci Park and Monica Rodriguez — voted against the budget, in large part due to cost-cutting efforts at the two public safety agencies.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
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His commitment to authenticity is so extreme that the resultant footage is, often, ludicrous.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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The resultant slight water level rise near the shore causes excess water to flow back into the sea via the path of least resistance.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Preposition
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However, the legendary musician put a twist on the song with a folk interlude midway through the song.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Keep a few extra bucks in your wallet while keeping things safe with these Memorial Day Home Security Deals.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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“Due (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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