as in generating
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 creating
This unique board lets even the most stressed mother unwind by creating beautiful works of art without paint or ink.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The brand is dedicated to creating certified organic skincare that’s actually effective.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Under Piggy and Ralph, the boys start off by building shelters, creating a signal fire, and gathering food and water.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The tall mules are held in place by a wide toe strap that goes over the vamp creating an open, peep toe-like design.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The Pitt, meanwhile, is known for its hyper-realistic emergency room scenes, and executive producer John Wells spoke to the complexity of creating graphic medical sequences in a chat with THR‘s Mikey O’Connell.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
This primordial gulp, creating a condition known as endosymbiosis (also thought to be the origin story of mitochondria), is believed to have happened just once.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
In place of the typical steel, aluminum, or GRP, glass covers much of the exterior, creating a futuristic feel and ensuring epic views from the interior.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Want to go deeper on creating meaning at work?
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The brand is dedicated to creating certified organic skincare that’s actually effective.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Under Piggy and Ralph, the boys start off by building shelters, creating a signal fire, and gathering food and water.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The tall mules are held in place by a wide toe strap that goes over the vamp creating an open, peep toe-like design.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The Pitt, meanwhile, is known for its hyper-realistic emergency room scenes, and executive producer John Wells spoke to the complexity of creating graphic medical sequences in a chat with THR‘s Mikey O’Connell.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
This primordial gulp, creating a condition known as endosymbiosis (also thought to be the origin story of mitochondria), is believed to have happened just once.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
In place of the typical steel, aluminum, or GRP, glass covers much of the exterior, creating a futuristic feel and ensuring epic views from the interior.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Want to go deeper on creating meaning at work?
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creating
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The 77-year-old monarch faced a number of possible pitfalls from a bombastic US president known for creating controversy and generating headlines at the lowest moment for US-UK relations in modern history.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The first revealed that Miami-Dade County Public Schools failed to appropriately vet its contract with BusPatrol because the district’s policy allows revenue-generating contracts under $50,000 to proceed without a competitive bidding process.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The Moon moves through your 11th House of Community, bringing attention to group dynamics and shared spaces.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rather than venturing far, consider bringing the experience to you.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy in April, causing the former NBA MVP to miss the first three games of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Minimal processing includes safety steps to reduce disease-causing bacteria, as well as physical processing such as removing shells, cutting, freezing, grinding, and fermenting.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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Halliday collaborated with Zwick (The Last Samurai) and Marshall Herskovitz on the screenplay, with Zwick and Herskovitz of the Bedford Falls Company producing alongside Clay Pecorin of Rainmaker Films and FilmNation Entertainment.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The former property managers were not always prompt in producing the records needed for the audit, leaving auditors unable to obtain sufficient evidence to form an opinion on the financial statements.—
R.A. Schuetz,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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The Santa Fe burrito is a genuine pleasure—more restrained, built on a smaller scale, with green chile doing the complex, vegetal, low-burning work that other versions might leave to salsa—though, again, the tortilla serves its contents, rather than the hosannas going the other way.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Deserted mall ‘semi-apocalyptic’ While there have been no signs of mass social unrest in Russia, and other malls including the giant Aviapark in northwest Moscow appear to be doing good business, several workers at Goodzone described to CNN with concern the increasingly minimal foot traffic there.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Inflation hit hard in recent years, while prompting employee groups, especially in urban areas, to fight for wage boosts to keep pace.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several counties in North Texas have been severely damaged by storms — some producing tornadoes — in the past few days, prompting Texas leaders to declare a state of emergency.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 1982 toy became a phenomenon, spawning the Masters of the Universe franchise with over 125 million toys sold in three years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Adjust the plan, and let that flexibility keep everything working without losing your own direction or sense of independence in the process.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Onscreen, the seduction was working.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Creating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creating. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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