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
Rolling or folding one end of the towel creates a slight angle for the brushes to dry on.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Updating colleagues on the Dragon Bravo Fire during a meeting of the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program in late August, Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable said rebuilding the lodge creates an opportunity to keep it open all year.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Walking into a clean bathroom reduces the likelihood of starting your day with frustration and creates a fresh start for your entire routine.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
This means studios and other IP holders will need to explicitly ask OpenAI not to include their material in the videos Sora creates.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
In addition to her studies, Caswell creates content for Instagram and TikTok.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Designed by Anthony Guerrée for De La Espada, this piece features a central base crafted from a series of overlapping wood slats—a textured moment that creates visual equilibrium with its smooth, curved-brass counterpart.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Pulling off a feat that no other major studio has ever accomplished, Swift dates a ‘cinematic experience’ two weeks before its release, timed to her album drop and creates an immediate sense of urgency with her fanbase who the 14x Grammy winner speaks directly to on social.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Updating colleagues on the Dragon Bravo Fire during a meeting of the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program in late August, Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable said rebuilding the lodge creates an opportunity to keep it open all year.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Walking into a clean bathroom reduces the likelihood of starting your day with frustration and creates a fresh start for your entire routine.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
This means studios and other IP holders will need to explicitly ask OpenAI not to include their material in the videos Sora creates.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
In addition to her studies, Caswell creates content for Instagram and TikTok.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Designed by Anthony Guerrée for De La Espada, this piece features a central base crafted from a series of overlapping wood slats—a textured moment that creates visual equilibrium with its smooth, curved-brass counterpart.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Pulling off a feat that no other major studio has ever accomplished, Swift dates a ‘cinematic experience’ two weeks before its release, timed to her album drop and creates an immediate sense of urgency with her fanbase who the 14x Grammy winner speaks directly to on social.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creates
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Limestone parent material generally generates alkaline (high pH) soils whereas granites generate more acidic soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The engine — Subaru’s signature smooth, horizontally opposed four-cylinder — generates 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Church attack brings for army of helpers A Grand Blanc Township resident opened his home to people fleeing the church attack.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While manufacturing provides more than 470,000 jobs and brings more than $66 billion into Wisconsin's economy, the sector continues to decline in the state despite growth nationally.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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What causes hair thinning in menopause?—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Olive oil may benefit people with inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rivian produces adventure-ready electric vehicles with high power outputs and exceptional ground clearance.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Falchuk executive produces the Netflix series alongside Mikkel Bondesen, David Goldberg and showrunner David Friedman.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mistake tortures them, which prompts the couple to try and solve the mystery by producing a fake play in an attempt to get their ex-neighbor Mary (Chloe Cherry) to audition.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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This prompts the straw to start decomposing, ensuring the bales won’t overheat and burn your plants later.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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He's involved in everything the Journal Sentinel does online — both our website and our social media platforms, like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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What time does 'Life of a Showgirl' drop?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Creates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creates. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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