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 creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Hurricane Melissa spaghetti models Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
In Silicon Valley, a young couple created a home inspired by Japanese design.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
This isn’t the first time Tagovailoa’s public comments have created headlines.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Hurricane Melissa spaghetti models Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
In Silicon Valley, a young couple created a home inspired by Japanese design.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
This isn’t the first time Tagovailoa’s public comments have created headlines.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 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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Though Houlihan Lokey bought Triago 18 months ago, each side is already bringing the other big benefits.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s meeting with Xi ended in a trade agreement that called for the US to lower tariffs on China by 10%, bringing the effective rate on Chinese exports down to 47%; and for China to delay some export controls on rare earths and resume purchases of American soybeans.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 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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This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and edited by Liana Simstrom and Irene Noguchi.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Even weaker storms can produce excessive rainfall that can flood low-lying areas.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
2 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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This prompted the Southwest pilot to abort the landing.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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An Ivy League student accused of making up an entire life story to gain admission was expelled earlier this semester, prompting fresh concerns over academic fraud and gaps in university vetting that experts say could also expose elite institutions to foreign influence and espionage risks.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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