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
Firefighters witnessed a rare ‘ash devil’ while battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County — a whirling column of hot ash and embers created when rising heat meets shifting winds.
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Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The invalidated map had included a second majority-black district, created after years of litigation under the Voting Rights Act.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Jason Poreda, a staffer in the governor’s office, told lawmakers this week that breaking up the Broward and Palm Beach district first created by a federal court in 1992 to ensure Black voters’ representation in Congress was his top priority.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
In other words, critics say, Lamont and the legislature effectively are forcing one generation to resolve a legacy of pension debt created by three.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Through some careful engineering, Roberts, Alito, and their allies have created a trap for voting-rights cases.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
This is where memories are created.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The invalidated map had included a second majority-black district, created after years of litigation under the Voting Rights Act.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Jason Poreda, a staffer in the governor’s office, told lawmakers this week that breaking up the Broward and Palm Beach district first created by a federal court in 1992 to ensure Black voters’ representation in Congress was his top priority.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
In other words, critics say, Lamont and the legislature effectively are forcing one generation to resolve a legacy of pension debt created by three.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Through some careful engineering, Roberts, Alito, and their allies have created a trap for voting-rights cases.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
This is where memories are created.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
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Meanwhile, ordinary Russians have grappled with high inflation caused by military mobilizations and defense production as well as the Kremlin’s crackdown on internet access to restrict the flow of grim news on the economy and war.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The man was allegedly irate over an hourslong delay in Atlanta caused by a ground stop at the plane’s destination in Chicago, NBC Chicago reported.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The tools that generated them may no longer be broadly accessible.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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For full-year 2025, YouTube generated more than $60 billion in revenue, including both advertising and subscriptions, according to Alphabet.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 76th edition of the FIFA Congress brought some 1,600 of the top soccer officials from around the world to the city.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The king met with the little leaguers, greeted local dancers and the queen even said hello to a little black and white lamb who was brought by a local to the historic event.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, this only prompted further questions and delays.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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With the addition of the right proteins at the right time, these stem cells can be prompted to grow in labs into beating, three-dimensional heart organoids in just a couple of weeks.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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That Serial season was downloaded more than 300 million times, and its success spawned thousands of copycats and a vast community of true-crime fans.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
4 May 2026
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The attraction also spawned the massive film franchise of the same name, starring Johnny Depp.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The standard method for identifying when an SPE occurred is measuring carbon-14, produced when high-energy photos penetrate the Earth’s magnetic field (usually near the poles) and collide with gases in the atmosphere.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The series was produced on and off between 2008 and 2018, featuring celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt and even President Barack Obama.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 May 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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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, the Victorville Fire Department, and the Apple Valley Fire District worked together to fight the blaze, which burned 19 acres and is 50% contained as of late Saturday afternoon.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Martinez easily worked her way into the box and slotted the ball home to allow the Spirit to retake the lead at 3-2.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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