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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Wildfires caused by dry spells scorch thousands of acres of dry brush, and sinkholes collapse the ground into empty underground caverns once filled with water.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Natchez was considered the ideal location for creating an economy centered on slave labor that generated cotton.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Others, like Tiara Parker, suppressed their grief and trauma until the weight of it all finally brought them tumbling to their knees.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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According to Oliveira, onlookers were amazed by the size of the shark as it was brought closer to shore.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 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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Kuwait has reopened its airspace hours after Iranian attacks prompted a temporary closure.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 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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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Kahlid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzi Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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Following a 44-point outing against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 2, Edwards produced 11 points in 31 minutes of action in a rematch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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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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Luis Urbie worked as an armed CBP officer and immigration officer at the time of each incident and was assigned to the O'Hare Airport.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Joining them will be Kourani’s brother, Hadi Kourani, who worked for three years on Detroit-area Cousins Maine Lobster trucks and introduced the pair to the concept.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Dec. 2025
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