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create

verb

krē-ˈāt

Definition of create

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 There were three catwalks shooting out into the crowd, eventually coming together to create two different pits where fans could get up-close views of the action. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 The example West thought of was former Corona Centennial guard Jared McCain, now a member of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, who created a following on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok completely separate from his basketball persona. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026 The American public distrusts its legal institutions and media outlets, creating a vacuum in which wild conjecture can bloom. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026 Best Destinations For Shoulder Season Travel Quotezone has also created a 2026 Shoulder Season Index to help holidaymakers find the best places in southern Europe for fall sun without the extreme heat and hefty price tag. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for create

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More than 120,000 microdramas were released in the first three months of this year — with 95% of those generated by AI, according to Chinese state media.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Few residential developments in London have generated as much anticipation—or undergone such a vivid transformation—as Chelsea Barracks.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of generate

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The service The team are friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely warm, made even more memorable by their vibrant, patterned uniforms that bring extra character to the experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Drew Gilbert brought the Giants within two runs by lining a two-run shot over the short right-field fence, then Devers followed up on the next pitch with a solo homer to center.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of bring

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Uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow oil tankers to freely exit the Persian Gulf again has roiled markets, causing oil prices to rise and pushing up Treasury yields due to worries over inflation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Samuel Eto’o, who recently told CNN Sports in an exclusive interview that Infantino hasn’t done anything wrong and actually called for the controversial plan that caused this tumultuous situation to be revisited.

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cause

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Finite’s founder, Amy Gardner, has producing credits on the likes of And Then Come the Nightjars, La Bohème, Honeytrap, and My House, and worked on the stage productions of Nuclear Children and The Joy of Text.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Giske added that previous trips to Haugesund had produced partnerships the company had not originally anticipated.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of produce

Verb

But not before the former cheerleader caught a pass from Tebow and immediately did a split, drawing cheers from her favorite quarterback.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of do

Verb

Conversely, unexplained weight loss should prompt a conversation with a healthcare provider.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
The federal ruling from Denver was clarified three days later to exclude athletes who'd already signed professional contracts, which prompted a countersuit filed in Louisiana state court that gained a temporary restraining order on Wednesday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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