as in to generate
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
it was your negligence that created this mess
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Recent Examples of create
Patil and Lindell are now working to create probiotic supplements to increase the amount of the beneficial microbes in people's guts to help protect against harms from PFAS.
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Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
This card asks you to retreat, reflect, and create space for healing.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Either way, the ceramic mineral complex uses negative ions to seal the hair’s cuticle, locking in moisture while creating long-lasting curls.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
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Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
This card asks you to retreat, reflect, and create space for healing.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Either way, the ceramic mineral complex uses negative ions to seal the hair’s cuticle, locking in moisture while creating long-lasting curls.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
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After Trump abruptly ended negotiations on Friday with Canada over that country’s new digital service tax—a 3% charge on foreign tech companies for revenue generated from Canadian users—the Canadian government decided over the weekend to rescind the tax.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Google signed a deal to buy power generated through nuclear fusion, only the second such agreement to use the as-yet-unviable technology.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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After the trip down memory lane, Storch brought the conversation to the present day and shared his opinion on the criminal charges and violent allegations against the 55-year-old.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Two teammates would one-up him over the ensuing couple of days, producing a pair of shutouts against the Royals.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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America keeps producing more effectively and efficiently: This is progress, growth and prosperity.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Apps which are meant to make users safer and more secure but are doing the very opposite.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But, after the announcement prompted a market meltdown, the president hit pause for 90 days to allow time for negotiations with individual counties, although high taxes were left in place on imports from China.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Several sharks were spotted in New York City waters on the Fourth of July, prompting the city to close a temporary a stretch of beach in Queens.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Create.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/create. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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