CREATED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

created

verb

past tense of create

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 use of chemical weapons would add to mounting human rights abuses and atrocities by both sides in a war that has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 6 Sep. 2026 In May 2020, Naming the Lost, a public art project, created temporary memorials to casualties in all five boroughs. — Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 The last major dam built in California, which created New Melones Lake, was completed almost 50 years ago. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 The court also held that MiniMax may be held directly liable for infringing uses created by its customers. — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 In 2022, Cuban founded Cost Plus Drugs, a website created to sell generic medication at a lower price than most large pharmacies. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 Rabble, an early Twitter employee, created Divine with backing from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 Elaine Paul said business has been difficult since the pandemic, but it’s been important to her to carry on the legacy her parents created. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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But the power struggle inside the Supreme Court has also caused damage to the institution itself, with critics lambasting the chaos shaking the institution to its core.

— MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Rogers struggled during a July 9 meeting to assuage disability advocates' concerns about potential bureaucratic dysfunction caused by the shift, USA TODAY previously reported.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of caused

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Michigan’s offensive line, a unit that was expected to be a strength, generated little push against Western Michigan’s defensive front.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Firefighters hacked through wood, slate and concrete trench lines, a process the Reserve Organization of America says likely generated silica-containing dust.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of generated

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That outlay has brought Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez, Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro to Stamford Bridge, while their latest arrival from the south-coast side, centre-forward Danny Welbeck, was secured for a much more modest £5m this summer.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Pritzker believes the city and state have learned to respond to the tactics that Bovino and his men brought, and those that continue.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of brought

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Those early struggles prompted Frank Reich to give Young a Week 3 reset as a rookie (officially an ankle injury that sources have said Young could have played through) and led Dave Canales to bench Young after two games in 2024.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The government also canceled the drone flight permits for the Chinese DJI drones for a week before protests from Mount Everest expedition operators prompted the official go-ahead for flights to resume.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of prompted

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Missouri's battle over its congressional districts has spanned more than a year and spawned confusion over which districts will be in place for voters.

— DAVID A. LIEB, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
The redistricting battle began over a year ago Missouri’s battle over its congressional districts has spanned more than a year and spawned confusion over which districts will be in place for voters.

— David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of spawned

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In standard Series 62 form, the engine produced around 210 hp, giving the big Cadillac plenty of muscle for its era.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Fresh water can therefore be produced for drinking and other onboard needs, rather than carrying every drop required for a months-long patrol.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of produced

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This is a big jump for Fleury, who has never before worked as an offensive coordinator at any level of football, and most recently was the 49ers' tight ends coach for the past four seasons.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
To many in the LGBTQ+ community, the notion of unconditional love might as well be a fairy tale; meaningful relationships must be worked for, maintained, and protected—and as such, are rarely taken for granted.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

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