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
Visitors were forecast to create $64 million in new spending on the South Side and $57 million more across Cook County each year, in addition to around $19 million a year in nonpayroll spending by the Obama center itself.
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
At Western Connecticut State University, undocumented students are supported through Western Without Borders, a student organization created in 2018, focused on advocacy and awareness, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce, a faculty- and staff-led group coordinating campus resources and response efforts.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
While employers are responsibile to create workplace conditions that support mental health and overall well-being—versus contributing to burnout and anxiety—employees also share responsibility to protect their own well-being.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The focus has shifted toward creating franchises capable of traveling across platforms, markets and formats.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 19 June 2026
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
At Western Connecticut State University, undocumented students are supported through Western Without Borders, a student organization created in 2018, focused on advocacy and awareness, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce, a faculty- and staff-led group coordinating campus resources and response efforts.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
While employers are responsibile to create workplace conditions that support mental health and overall well-being—versus contributing to burnout and anxiety—employees also share responsibility to protect their own well-being.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The focus has shifted toward creating franchises capable of traveling across platforms, markets and formats.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
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Swells generated by the Potential Tropical Cyclone are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next couple of days.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Stars sell the tickets, drive the story clicks and generate the most interest.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Ticket Holders are only permitted to bring certain types of bags into stadiums.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Tonight’s Gemini new moon brings adventure to your door.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Morgan died in his cell from an overdose caused by fentanyl and heroin, according to an autopsy.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Events already relocating elsewhere Davis said the delay has already forced nine events to move and could push as many as 30 more to do the same in 2030.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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This week, temperatures are as high as 95 degrees in the city, prompting a heat alert.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The heavy rain, fueled in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, drenched much of the Southeast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, causing flash flood emergencies, washing out roads, and prompting emergency rescues.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Create.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/create. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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