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 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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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
The dam is one of three that created the boating and fishing lake in the early 1900s.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
She was also endorsed by retiring Judge Janene Beronio, whose departure created the vacancy.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
But not all formulas are created equal, and knowing what to look for is half the battle.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
There’s little information about its origins, though Lai Mah believes it was created in the US or China in around 1928.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
But the most authentic experiences happen in small clubs and at late-night radio shows where the music was first created.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
The allegations created a quandary for Republicans.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
The dam is one of three that created the boating and fishing lake in the early 1900s.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
She was also endorsed by retiring Judge Janene Beronio, whose departure created the vacancy.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
But not all formulas are created equal, and knowing what to look for is half the battle.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
There’s little information about its origins, though Lai Mah believes it was created in the US or China in around 1928.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
But the most authentic experiences happen in small clubs and at late-night radio shows where the music was first created.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
The allegations created a quandary for Republicans.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
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Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum enter an infant’s digestive tract and produce toxins which attack nerves, leading to muscular and respiratory paralysis.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Motorists suffered car accidents caused by icy roads.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The breach prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order as authorities worked to secure the installation.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Those attacks prompted a forceful Israeli response targeting Lebanon.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The sitcom's success even spawned the prequel series Young Sheldon in 2017, which explored the childhood of Sheldon Cooper and introduced the franchise to a new generation of fans.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Tornadoes, spawned by warm moist air rising and colliding with cooling jet streams, can level forests within minutes.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In 1969, the United Arab Emirates — then known as the Trucial States — produced a series of stamps, aimed primarily at global collectors, of iconic artists, musicians and athletes, including six Major League Baseball Hall of Famers.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 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 Knicks elected to foul rather than allow San Antonio to attempt a tying three and the strategy worked exactly as intended.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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