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
This creates true David-versus-Goliath scenarios, matches between the best teams in the world and those on the very fringes.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Scott Ellis creates these incredibly warm, playful rooms where a small group of people can really come together and tell a story.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
That creates a very interesting emotional thing.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2026
Captiva Island Just off the coast near Fort Myers, Captiva Island's unique curve in the Gulf creates ideal conditions for world-class shelling.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
This creates size, power, and reliability challenges—especially in contested environments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Sensei by Nobu creates incredible dishes – and not just seafood.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
And that creates a new user interface between the humans and the computers.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Scott Ellis creates these incredibly warm, playful rooms where a small group of people can really come together and tell a story.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
That creates a very interesting emotional thing.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2026
Captiva Island Just off the coast near Fort Myers, Captiva Island's unique curve in the Gulf creates ideal conditions for world-class shelling.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
This creates size, power, and reliability challenges—especially in contested environments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Sensei by Nobu creates incredible dishes – and not just seafood.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
And that creates a new user interface between the humans and the computers.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creates
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The company generates annual revenue between $500 million and $600 million, according to industry experts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With most of the cast and crew kept in the dark to avoid any messy interference from their respective unions, the program generates scripts at a rapid clip.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Combining the televote with the jury votes causes countries to suddenly surge or plummet in the final rankings.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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And a lot of rain all at once causes problems for overwhelmed soil.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Students are taught that money is a great advance over a system of barter and that a world of money produces exactly the same outcomes as a world of barter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Mandy Summers also exec produces.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The impact is expected to accelerate after the 2030 Census prompts redistricting in almost every state.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Each session prompts the release of endorphins and serotonin, both of which help regulate mood and how the body responds to pressure.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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“Creates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creates. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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