as in generates
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 creates
According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Pratt argued that California’s lengthy ballot-counting process creates uncertainty.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
So this is – this creates a great opportunity for the Democratic party.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
Celebrating the history of Broadway like this creates a nice balance on the broadcast.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Higher fertilizer costs and lower supply impede farmers’ food production capacity, which reduces the global food supply and creates another price pressure point.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
At the same time, the restructuring of global trade systems creates a rare opportunity for Chinese fashion companies to move from followers within the global system to active co-builders of it.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
This policy creates friction for loyal Pixel customers, who must choose between a free service and exploring Google's latest AI innovations.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Pratt argued that California’s lengthy ballot-counting process creates uncertainty.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
So this is – this creates a great opportunity for the Democratic party.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
Celebrating the history of Broadway like this creates a nice balance on the broadcast.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Higher fertilizer costs and lower supply impede farmers’ food production capacity, which reduces the global food supply and creates another price pressure point.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
At the same time, the restructuring of global trade systems creates a rare opportunity for Chinese fashion companies to move from followers within the global system to active co-builders of it.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
This policy creates friction for loyal Pixel customers, who must choose between a free service and exploring Google's latest AI innovations.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creates
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City officials are developing a long-term plan to modernize the Elk Grove Auto Mall, an economic driver for the city that generates about one-third of its sales tax revenue, as officials prepare for changes in the automotive industry.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The system uses heat pipes to move heat away from the reactor core and into a supercritical carbon dioxide power conversion system that generates electricity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Whipping out a camera the moment a restaurant server brings a meal or a favorite performer appears onstage.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Here, Elliott Gould brings a deft touch to his hang-dog detective Philip Marlowe, moving with a lightness that's hard to pin down but is undeniably comic.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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There isn’t enough evidence yet to say Ozempic causes stomach paralysis.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The agency, established in 1862, produces billions of notes each year and can print up to $1 billion in a single day if needed.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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Meantime, opponents of the technology said the city should not rush to spend millions on a system that prompts questions over effectiveness.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The 2016 Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short, The Girl in the River is the rare piece of art that actually prompts change.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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But Cas9 is the actual machine that does the cutting.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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To get the true sense of where contemporary art in Florida stands in 2026, the Orlando survey show does just that.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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