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
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  • 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
  • China’s energy resilience and its ability to quickly and cheaply produce goods for other nations have helped buffer some of the economic impact from the war in Iran.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • In addition to Bridges, artists Lydia Kitto and J Lloyd produced the album.
    — Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 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
  • The Justice Department is weighing whether to launch an investigation into the Fort Worth Police Department’s handling of an event at Trinity Pride Fest in June that prompted the department to give officers a refresher on First Amendment rights.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • That growth prompted voters to approve a bond measure that funded improvements across the district, including the expansion of Windsor Middle School, after the opening of the town's second middle school a few years ago.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of prompt

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