as in caused
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 created
The deputy gang narrative was a political campaign created to discredit my administration, never used during the McDonnell era, and mysteriously disappeared during the current administration.
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Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Macklin Celebrini created a 2-on-0 with Will Smith.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
By tracking its glow, scientists created high-resolution maps of temperature and particle density across Saturn’s poles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Macklin Celebrini created a 2-on-0 with Will Smith.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
By tracking its glow, scientists created high-resolution maps of temperature and particle density across Saturn’s poles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
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In 2023, Berkeley fire officials warned that at least six fires in a short period were caused by batteries for electric skateboards, scooters and at least one bike that had been left unattended while charging.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Zlotnikov wrote that the condition was likely caused by a mutation that had occurred very early in embryonic development, a supposition that was confirmed decades later by genetic analysis.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Liman allowed three of the 13 legal claims — including breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation — Lively brought against her director and costar Baldoni to proceed to trial.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Separately, the county board of supervisors has hired outside legal counsel to guide them on how to respond to allegations that the sheriff perjured himself during a deposition in a First Amendment lawsuit brought against him by one of his own deputies.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The shooting prompted protests over police use of force, and calls for police to stop foot pursuits altogether until the department overhauls its chase policies.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI is now facing seven wrongful-death lawsuits, which allege that ChatGPT prompted several suicides and a murder.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The matchup spawned a rivalry between Reese and Clark, which has since carried over to the WNBA.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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The album, which was released on March 27, 2001, spawned a title track that won two Grammys and earned RIAA Diamond status (10x platinum).—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The crew for the film, which is produced by Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire, reportedly went on strike, citing alleged labor issues.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the effort is closely tied to the department’s broader 250th year push, the series itself is being produced through a nonprofit organization rather than directly by the federal government.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cazares and Grant-Dawson worked together to get the Bay Area-district out of insolvency, after which HYA Corporation took over fiscal responsibility.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The beneficiary of Adell’s first catch was starter Jack Kochanowicz, who worked 5⅔ innings, with seven strikeouts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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