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
That matters because every unnecessary trade creates a chance to buy high, sell low, and pay costs along the way.
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Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Offshore wind offers a path that keeps more energy dollars here at home, creates American jobs, and builds a cleaner, more affordable future for Connecticut families.
—Julianna Larue, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
This creates pools of light at different heights around the room, making the space feel softer and more comfortable.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Irrigation creates a prosperity in the Republican River Basin that should not be squandered.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Sheeran, 35, creates a tsunami of sound.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 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
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
Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Offshore wind offers a path that keeps more energy dollars here at home, creates American jobs, and builds a cleaner, more affordable future for Connecticut families.
—Julianna Larue, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
This creates pools of light at different heights around the room, making the space feel softer and more comfortable.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Irrigation creates a prosperity in the Republican River Basin that should not be squandered.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Sheeran, 35, creates a tsunami of sound.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creates
Verb
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In phase one, an agent analyzes requests and generates recommendations, but humans decide every case.—
Jakob Freund,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Slow attention generates deeper engagement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Woodard brings Anna to life with a smokey voice, a statuesque presence and an arch demeanor.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Its heavy nature also causes oils to build up in pores, causing acne and breakouts, which other established moisturizing ingredients, like ceramides, petrolatum, squalene, glycerin and shea butter, are less likely to do.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Google Home Speaker, which produces audio that outputs in all directions, is designed to facilitate natural, free-flowing exchanges with the company’s Gemini for Home assistant.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Vaz was in conversation with Vivek Couto, executive director of Media Partners Asia, which produces APOS.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Its hybrid analog-digital approach allows Alfa free rein to actualize his impulses, while the meditative atmosphere prompts reflection on where those impulses come from.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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This reality prompts global government funding and quantum strategy.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Nor does a forecast cone capture every place that may experience dangerous conditions.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Creates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creates. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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