create

verb

krē-ˈāt How to pronounce create (audio)
Definition of createnext
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 Artists moved in and created a milieu of pragmatism and imagination felt to this day, though a series of renovations had made this particular apartment feel more modern than Lesnoff-Rocard would have wished. — Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026 But hummingbirds don’t live on sugar water alone, so while hanging some feeders is useful, creating a holistic habitat that provides them with other nutritional and life needs is just as critical. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 However, moving it to a theatrical release created a tricky timing situation for the live-action Moana, which began production in mid-2024. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026 Swishing layers of ruffled fabric create a shape from the simple babydoll style, while its thin straps and asymmetrical neckline balance its voluminous body. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for create
Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
  1. generate
  2. bring
  3. cause
  4. produce
  5. do
  6. prompt
Verb
  • Mahomes generated a pretty big cheer in the stadium when he was shown on the Jumbotron.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • Apple leveled major allegations against OpenAI and some of its staffers Friday, alleging the ChatGPT maker systematically directed current and former Apple employees to bring secret information over to OpenAI.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
  • Thiero delivered a breakaway windmill dunk in the second quarter Friday that brought cheers from the fans, a moment in which the second-year Lakers forward displayed his athleticism.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • The powerful winds are capable of causing catastrophic damage to structures while downing trees and power lines, and producing prolonged power outages.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • In May, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda declared outbreaks after lab tests detected the spread of Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of cause
Verb
  • Nevertheless, there are several measures that gardeners can take to keep themselves, their children, plants and produce safe from potentially harmful contaminants stemming from the fire.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Instead of producing energy from heat, as with the radiothermal generators found on deep-space probes like Voyager 2, the NanoTritium system generates electricity directly.
    — David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of produce
Verb
  • The divergence is over whether the worker shortage is improving slowly or still getting worse, and what the Supreme Court should do about it.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • Near-record copper prices, exceeding $6 a pound, are prompting manufacturers to switch to aluminum, signaling a potential end to copper's boom.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • New York Yankee Lefty Gomez went six innings, which prompted the NL to have the rules changed so that no pitcher could throw more than three innings, unless extra innings.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of prompt

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