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
Regulating heat in these systems creates the right conditions for peak efficiency and performance, according to a press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
The contrast between the volume of the trench coat and the clean lines of straight-leg jeans creates an interesting and very trendy silhouette.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Relying heavily on a tiny slice of ultra-wealthy residents already creates instability.
—Tiffany Caban, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The greater media pressure when the victim is a foreigner creates more incentive for the police and prosecutors to investigate a kidnapping, extortion, disappearance, or homicide.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The One Choice Can Change Everything scholarship will be awarded to the student who creates the most compelling and original public service announcement video focused on preventing impaired driving among young adults.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Although this seems old-school, research has shown that removing existing beetles may limit damage because more beetles aren’t attracted to the location, which creates a break in the feeding pattern.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Intergenerational collaboration—combining youthful experimentation with seasoned judgment—creates resilience.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
This, the complaint said, creates risk for heart attack, various kinds of strokes, organ damage, blindness and other health issues.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
The contrast between the volume of the trench coat and the clean lines of straight-leg jeans creates an interesting and very trendy silhouette.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Relying heavily on a tiny slice of ultra-wealthy residents already creates instability.
—Tiffany Caban, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The greater media pressure when the victim is a foreigner creates more incentive for the police and prosecutors to investigate a kidnapping, extortion, disappearance, or homicide.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The One Choice Can Change Everything scholarship will be awarded to the student who creates the most compelling and original public service announcement video focused on preventing impaired driving among young adults.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Although this seems old-school, research has shown that removing existing beetles may limit damage because more beetles aren’t attracted to the location, which creates a break in the feeding pattern.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Intergenerational collaboration—combining youthful experimentation with seasoned judgment—creates resilience.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
This, the complaint said, creates risk for heart attack, various kinds of strokes, organ damage, blindness and other health issues.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creates
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Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Plug-in solar generates electricity rather than consumes it.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Oh, there’s also Queenie’s frenemy Kate (Adrienne Warren), who brings along a hunky plus-one with a roving eye (Jelani Alladin).—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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ThirdLove, meanwhile, brings some of its signature comfort to this lightweight lace bralette, which pairs a soft, stretchy base with a subtle leaf pattern that blends nicely against skin.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The difference in strain causes the structures to naturally curl upward.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Notably, the system produces hydrogen and oxygen at different times rather than simultaneously through a membrane.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the new variant, this set up produces 536 hp in most situations but ups things to 657 hp when launch control mode is engaged.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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How Nicotine Affects the Body Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that prompts the brain’s reward center to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, triggering feelings of pleasure and improving mood.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Older canes produce smaller berries, so removing them prompts new growth and, ultimately, better fruit.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Oates does a wonderful job with her beautiful voice and violin.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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More comparable to Barça's democratic model are fellow Spanish clubs Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, and Portuguese majors Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon, which have leadership elections, while not holding the same rank as Barça does as an elite soccer club.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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