CREATED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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 creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais. — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026 The first wind phone was created by a Japanese man who lost a cousin to cancer decades ago. — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026 And make time for some of the best local sights, including the Jubilee Pool (a huge art deco lido from 1935), and the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, created by a local GP. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 5 July 2026 The second half, though, was a much better watch with a few big saves, a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, and an even later Panama chance created by goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances. — Nbc News, NBC news, 28 June 2026 Since launching in 1992, Powerball has created hundreds of winners, with states like Indiana, Missouri and Pennsylvania among the most common producers of jackpot tickets. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 28 June 2026

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During the Iran war, several strikes hit in the area around the plant, which is managed by Russian technicians, but caused no damage to the plant itself.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
This is caused by linkages when digital systems (software, network connections, and AI models) interface directly with physical machinery (actuators, robotic limbs, vehicles, and factory valves).

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of caused

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Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of brought

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Earlier this week, crews battled small blazes in Montecito Heights, Encino and Sylmar, where a brush fire prompted extended lane closures of the 5 Freeway.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
An electrical fire in a meat case at the H-E-B Alliance location prompted an emergency response to the store Thursday night, according to Fort Worth Fire Department call logs and store personnel.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Definition of prompted

Verb

Illmatic, Nas’ historic debut album, topped the list with eight selections, while It Was Written, his sophomore effort, spawned four tracks on the playlist.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
The incentive is real enough that an entire industry is being spawned beneath it.

— Cody Luongo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of spawned

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The Candy documentary, directed by Colin Hanks and executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, earned five nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Sofia Coppola, Lorenzo Mieli, Mario Gianani, Rachel Dengiz, and Youree Henley produced the documentary.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of produced

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When the Wright brothers first flew, the doubt was never about whether the machine worked, but whether flight would ever be something ordinary people used without a second thought.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The next inning, Campusano worked a two-out walk and scored from first when Andujar roped a single into the left-field corner.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

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