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
Overnight charging, ultra-fast stations, and dynamic road segments can work together to create a reliable, continuous charging infrastructure.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Bokser created the Vermillion collection to address the need for eco-friendly textiles in hospitality settings.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
The players were recruited to work with Hollister’s in-house designers to create their own Feel Good Fleece product.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Gallivan, who created the ABC comedy series The McCarthys, is repped by Entertainment 360.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Bokser created the Vermillion collection to address the need for eco-friendly textiles in hospitality settings.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
The players were recruited to work with Hollister’s in-house designers to create their own Feel Good Fleece product.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Gallivan, who created the ABC comedy series The McCarthys, is repped by Entertainment 360.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
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For example, when a manager gives feedback to a team member, Cisco's learning platform will combine that feedback with other data points, such as the employee's skills profile, to generate personalized learning recommendations.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s plan to raise city income taxes by 2% on millionaires and shift property taxes toward the wealthiest, whitest, and most under-taxed neighborhoods could generate $4 billion a year to fund affordable housing.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The discovery pipeline is reinforced by EFP’s Future Frames — in partnership with Karlovy Vary and spun out to Hamburg and Seville — bringing young helmers into the SEFF ecosystem with shorts spotlights and talent meetings.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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China’s apparent surge in missile production comes as the US expends sophisticated defense systems in Ukraine and Israel, causing some ammunition shortages and sparking debate in Washington about how and where to deploy its high-end weapons.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The batteries are also expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper to produce than existing lithium-ion packs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The firm is also a member of this year’s Change the World list, which highlights companies that are doing social good through their business models.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Otherwise, Craig Breslow will have a lot of explaining to do.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Hawks then went out and outscored the Lakers 14-2 in fast-break points in a third quarter that saw Atlanta’s lead balloon to 28, prompting Redick to bench his entire starting lineup of Dončić, Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Composite sketches were then widely circulated, prompting a surge of tips that put Wuornos and Moore on investigators’ radar.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Create.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/create. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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