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
Antiques mix with more contemporary wallpapers and fabrics, creating a comfortably eclectic vibe.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 23 June 2026
With names such as Ulta Beauty, OPI, Joico, and Kentucky Fried Chicken onboard, Warner Bros Global Partnerships’ aim for the campaign is to sell the edgy aspect of the DC-verse, while creating zeitgeist moments that would intrigue young women and families.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Repetition is a great tool for creating meaning because readers notice it.
—Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
In her letter, Pingree sought more information on barriers creating gaps in the natural fiber textile supply chain.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Continuous Composites says the process can simplify production while creating lightweight parts for demanding aerospace applications.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
If a bear is calmly minding its own business 100 yards away, leave it alone and continue creating distance.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Belgium’s Jeremy Doku is due to become a father for the first time while the World Cup is still on and wants to be at the birth, creating a potential dilemma for the team.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 23 June 2026
With names such as Ulta Beauty, OPI, Joico, and Kentucky Fried Chicken onboard, Warner Bros Global Partnerships’ aim for the campaign is to sell the edgy aspect of the DC-verse, while creating zeitgeist moments that would intrigue young women and families.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Repetition is a great tool for creating meaning because readers notice it.
—Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
In her letter, Pingree sought more information on barriers creating gaps in the natural fiber textile supply chain.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Continuous Composites says the process can simplify production while creating lightweight parts for demanding aerospace applications.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
If a bear is calmly minding its own business 100 yards away, leave it alone and continue creating distance.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Belgium’s Jeremy Doku is due to become a father for the first time while the World Cup is still on and wants to be at the birth, creating a potential dilemma for the team.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creating
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Earl Grey teas are blended with bergamot oil to add a citrus flavor to the black tea, generating a slight vanilla flavor when served iced.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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In July, a few dozen more parking spaces will be added to the Shoreline Amphitheater parking lot, bringing the total to about 200 spaces the nonprofit manages.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The National Weather Service office in New Orleans said heavy rains are expected Wednesday night and especially Thursday morning, bringing a possibility of life-threatening flash flooding.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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There is a psychological drive to try to get a second chance at doing something that didn't turn out well the first time.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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As the carriage lurched forward, the teen’s mother fell from the vehicle, prompting Romanch Mahajan to jump out in an effort to help her, The Times reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In June 2025, Vaden allegedly received a second anonymous letter at her home, prompting her to report the situation to the City of Elk Grove’s Human Resources Department.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Grunion are known to make a faint squeaking noise while spawning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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These startups are working with a range of different non-invasive sensor modalities, including those that measure electrical pulses (EEG), those that measure magnetic fields (MEG), and those that use light to measure changes in blood flow (fNIRS).—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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