created

past tense of create

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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
Verb
  • State law allows heirs or personal representatives of people who die to file lawsuits seeking damages if the death was caused by a wrongful act or negligence.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Sweeney caused a stir last year with her American Eagle advertisement focused on jeans.
    Mason Leib, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
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
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
Verb
  • The former costars’ jokes prompted a roar of laughter at the awards show.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Enter the bonus code FOXNEWS when prompted to ensure the offer is locked in.
    OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The November 2023 shooting, weeks after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, spawned calls for a hate crime investigation.
    Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Directed and produced by Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri, the film stars Sophie Okonedo as Clarissa, along with David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Toheeb Jimoh, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Ayo Edebiri.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
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
Verb
  • Eric worked for a time as a software developer in a few start-ups, and Owen as an analyst at a venture-capital firm.
    Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • What worked was giving people something real to discuss and share, rather than asking them to absorb another leadership message.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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