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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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
See our fan gallery created by Courier Journal photographer Scott Utterback.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The program was created by an aviation enthusiast with the call-sign Goronych and converts single-seater planes into rudimentary but effective long-range missiles.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The Russian parents created and shared a video that depicted them tattooing their screaming 1-year-old child to win an apartment in an online giveaway contest hosted by Belarusian streamer Mellstroy, according to The Sun.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Popular groups that have come out of signing competitions include One Direction and Fifth Harmony, both created on Cowell’s The X-Factor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
The country’s Afro-Portuguese history, its position as a more affordable European destination compared to France or Italy, and its genuine warmth toward international visitors have created the perfect storm.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Risks and questions about authenticity among HR recruiters Anyone with a phone can get a LinkedIn-ready headshot, but the technology’s rapid adoption has created new questions about ethics and trust.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
See our fan gallery created by Courier Journal photographer Scott Utterback.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The program was created by an aviation enthusiast with the call-sign Goronych and converts single-seater planes into rudimentary but effective long-range missiles.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The Russian parents created and shared a video that depicted them tattooing their screaming 1-year-old child to win an apartment in an online giveaway contest hosted by Belarusian streamer Mellstroy, according to The Sun.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Popular groups that have come out of signing competitions include One Direction and Fifth Harmony, both created on Cowell’s The X-Factor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
The country’s Afro-Portuguese history, its position as a more affordable European destination compared to France or Italy, and its genuine warmth toward international visitors have created the perfect storm.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Risks and questions about authenticity among HR recruiters Anyone with a phone can get a LinkedIn-ready headshot, but the technology’s rapid adoption has created new questions about ethics and trust.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
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Infant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The right-hander generated a ground ball to get the force out at home in an extremely close call, and the very next pitch was a risky fly out tracked down by Andy Pages (who entered the game after the bases were loaded).—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For the first time, solar energy generated more electricity than coal across the European Union.—
Alexis Abramson,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Johnston wrote that the Bright Futures Fund was brought into the diocesan accounting system and was under the regular oversight of its finance office.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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The furor prompted Apple and Google to remove VenApp from their play stores.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The union declined to comment on whether the move prompted any layoffs.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Other events in the secondary season include the November 2018 tornado outbreak which spawned at least 10 tornadoes throughout Middle Tennessee, killing one person and injuring three others.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film spawned a divisive sequel — which was also directed by Dante, but not written by Columbus.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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My introduction to complex works was New American Radio, produced by Helen Thorington and Regine Beyer in the 1980s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 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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Companies themselves worked with everything from 0 to 80 per cent; Microsoft’s hypothetical decarbonization pathway appeared to count on close to 50.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout her campaign, Sherrill worked assiduously to link Ciattarelli to the sitting President.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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