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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
  1. caused
  2. generated
  3. brought
  4. prompted
  5. spawned
  6. produced
  7. did
  8. worked
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The Lindsay Clancy murder trial appeared to be heading toward a mistrial Thursday as the jury remained deadlocked after six days of deliberations, and a question raised by the panel prompted the defense to call for one of the jurors to be dismissed.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For example, in Ozaukee County disagreements near Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve have prompted discussion of permanent signs and a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources determination establishing the ordinary high-water mark.
    — Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of prompted
Verb
  • The film spawned the sequels Ocean’s 12 in 2004 and 2007’s Ocean’s 13, in which both of them reprised their roles.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Always negotiating between interior life and attention, Yayoi Kusama had a late fame that spawned long lines and an Instagrammable way of experiencing art.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of spawned
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    — Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of did
Verb
  • 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
Definition of worked

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