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
The Big Beautiful Bill did not create a national Food-as-Medicine transformation.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Don Julio González founded the La Primavera distillery at age 17 in Mexico’s Jalisco Highlands, according to the company’s website, and his sons created a tequila in his honor in 1985.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Inside the columns, microbes and algae establish different zones over time, creating vividly hued layers.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Pretty and practical, the smocked dress creates a sense of comfort and ease that never goes out of summer style.
—Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Don Julio González founded the La Primavera distillery at age 17 in Mexico’s Jalisco Highlands, according to the company’s website, and his sons created a tequila in his honor in 1985.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Inside the columns, microbes and algae establish different zones over time, creating vividly hued layers.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Pretty and practical, the smocked dress creates a sense of comfort and ease that never goes out of summer style.
—Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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This setup allows small and medium-sized e-commerce operators, along with direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, to generate marketing materials and publish them straight to Google Ads.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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My hunch is that no such evidence exists, or charges would have been brought long ago.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Even with policies in place to prevent phone usage during classes, many students still bring their phones into the classroom and use them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a utility wire theft that caused $50,000 in damage and knocked out telecom services for 10,000 customers in Fremont, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Severe Pruning Pruning tomato plants can be helpful in promoting air flow and fruit production, but removing too many leaves at one time can cause the plant to protect its remaining leaves by curling them in response.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The second highest waste generator that year, Tesla’s plant in Fremont, produced 115,136 pounds of MMA waste, by comparison, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Keeping with the old school vibe, the band pulled in old friends Joe Gittleman (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish) to produce.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Likewise, in 2025 contestant Huda Mustafa’s shimmy became a popular dance move that fans posted themselves doing on social.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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That's our mission now is to help other DIYers learn how to do more on their project, from general contracting all the way through some of the actual construction elements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The video, captured Thursday afternoon on a security camera on Hawaii’s Big Island, prompted the property owner to call 911 immediately.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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One member escaped and alerted authorities, prompting a rescue operation on May 23.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Create.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/create. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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