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
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is creating a new business incubator program with a $100,000 grant from Main Street America.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The idea, in both cases, is to create revenue by taxing rich people and use the money to pay for other initiatives.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is creating a new business incubator program with a $100,000 grant from Main Street America.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The idea, in both cases, is to create revenue by taxing rich people and use the money to pay for other initiatives.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
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So far, the Apple film has generated $136 million in North America and more than $393 million worldwide.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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Before the vinyl became available, the album failed to generate even double-digit purchases.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce recently held its inaugural Infrastructure Summit in Nashville as a way to bring local government and the public and private sectors together to talk about change, officials said.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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What causes a 'heat dome'? Heat domes occur when an area of high pressure settles over a region and suppresses clouds, allowing intense sunshine to heat the ground and air above it efficiently.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Particles from wildfire smoke can cause minor symptoms, such as mild eye or throat irritation, or more serious heart and lung issues in some cases, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The rum has been produced by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua since 1890.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Farmers in Connecticut have navigated an uncertain federal funding landscape in recent months, sparking concerns that the costs for both producing and purchasing food would increase.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Humanoid robots, because they are designed to mirror parts of the human body, have more axes—or joints—on them than many other form factors, like robotic arms or other AMRs do.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 July 2025
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The flash flooding and severe storms prompted New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency across 21 counties that went into effect Monday evening.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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System prompts The system prompt – instructions provided before every conversation – guides behaviour once the model is deployed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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“Create.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/create. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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