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
As Mars pushes against Jupiter, doing too much creates confusion.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The move creates a direct link between the corporation’s mining operations, electric arc furnace feedstock creation and steel production at Big River Steel Works.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The combination of the sweet skin and tart flesh creates a delightful flavor profile.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Just an hour’s drive away, Vaucher, in which Hermès has held a minority stake for more than two decades, creates its movements.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
The Jewish community is being held to a different standard than others, and this creates an atmosphere ripe for the antisemitism pervasive in today’s society.
—Howard Libit, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The order facilitates research, encourages interagency coordination and creates a pathway for psychedelic therapies that have been difficult to study under existing regulatory constraints.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The move creates a direct link between the corporation’s mining operations, electric arc furnace feedstock creation and steel production at Big River Steel Works.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The combination of the sweet skin and tart flesh creates a delightful flavor profile.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Just an hour’s drive away, Vaucher, in which Hermès has held a minority stake for more than two decades, creates its movements.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
The Jewish community is being held to a different standard than others, and this creates an atmosphere ripe for the antisemitism pervasive in today’s society.
—Howard Libit, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The order facilitates research, encourages interagency coordination and creates a pathway for psychedelic therapies that have been difficult to study under existing regulatory constraints.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creates
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The next step is urgent implementation so this policy creates meaningful change, expands homeownership, generates city revenue, helps schools struggling with enrollment and meets housing needs without harming existing residents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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These liquids are pumped into a central unit, where a chemical reaction generates electricity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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That shift brings wiring and connectivity into greater focus within the broader conversation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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As global warming brings shorter winters and earlier thaws, trees start flowering—and therefore producing pollen—earlier in the spring.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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In that one, a high-profile divorce case between tech titan Morgan Henderson (West) and international film star Carla Duval (Sienna Miller) causes shockwaves.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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In the western hemisphere the hantavirus typically causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a potentially deadly infection.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The computerized analysis produces polygenic risk scores using complex algorithms developed from years of genetic research on large databases.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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This method of risk-reduction produces better results than corporations focusing on a small number of internal programs.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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In Episode 5, the advent (finally) of a Celebrity Amazing Race prompts her daughter, DJ (Kaitlin Olsen), to strongarm Deborah into participating in the reality show.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The discovery of water in the Shackleton Crater near the lunar south pole subsequently prompts the US to build the Jamestown base, turbo-charging the space race in the process.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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“Creates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creates. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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