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
Officials said parts of the original bypass structure — built to manage Barton Creek flow — had eroded for decades, creating the potential for sections to collapse into the pool.
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The Irish coming-of-ager, created by Lisa McGee, became a cultural phenomenon that transcended time and place.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
That alone would create a challenging year for water managers, who rely on slow and steady snowmelt to feed streams, rivers and reservoirs and meet spring and summer demand for irrigation and drinking water.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The Royals came out with great energy and trailed by just five with three minutes left in the half before Purdue created separation with a 10-0 run to take a 15-point lead.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The Irish coming-of-ager, created by Lisa McGee, became a cultural phenomenon that transcended time and place.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
That alone would create a challenging year for water managers, who rely on slow and steady snowmelt to feed streams, rivers and reservoirs and meet spring and summer demand for irrigation and drinking water.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The Royals came out with great energy and trailed by just five with three minutes left in the half before Purdue created separation with a 10-0 run to take a 15-point lead.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
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Kim’s campaign has said her investments as treasurer earned more than $6 million in revenue generated from interest in fiscal years 2023 through 2024, money that was reinvested into the county’s schools, parks and libraries.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The show aired in Japan in 2021 and generated close to 14 million VOD views in its first 10 weeks on demand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jamal Murray fouled out with only five points early in overtime, bringing an early end to his worst game of the season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The instructor brought Higgins to a boat and began CPR, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The first would be to talk with a licensed mental health professional and ask if that person can give you some insight into whether postpartum has caused your wife’s behavior.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Homeland is currently only partially funded, causing long airport backups and other inconveniences.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Indiana State is best known as the school that produced Celtics great Larry Bird, but the Sycamores have played in the tournament only three times since that famous NCAA championship game appearance against Magic Johnson’s Michigan State team in 1979.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Can my body and mind do it all again?—
Karen Carney,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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