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
Officials are now working on drafting new rules and licensing regulations that would change that, creating a new type of marijuana business allowed in the city after voters legalized recreational marijuana statewide in 2022.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Millions will die, but society will finally get serious about creating adequate fail-safes for this new technology.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The paper prompted nearly a hundred scientists and ethicists from around the world to gather in Paris in June to further discuss the risks of creating mirror organisms.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
As for business impacts, on Sunday Republican Senator James Lankford acknowledged that the constantly shifting policy environment is creating serious difficulties for companies.
—CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Kerr himself also attended the press conference, creating more emotional moments.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
What’s more, some Chinese command centers appear to have live video feeds of various platforms under their purview, potentially limiting the autonomy of more junior officers and creating a sense that their every move is under the microscope.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
This fast-emerging technology is expected to automate up to 300 million jobs in the United States and Europe, according to investment bank Goldman Sachs, while simultaneously creating 97 million new roles that require advanced technical skills, as predicted by the World Economic Forum.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Millions will die, but society will finally get serious about creating adequate fail-safes for this new technology.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The paper prompted nearly a hundred scientists and ethicists from around the world to gather in Paris in June to further discuss the risks of creating mirror organisms.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
As for business impacts, on Sunday Republican Senator James Lankford acknowledged that the constantly shifting policy environment is creating serious difficulties for companies.
—CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Kerr himself also attended the press conference, creating more emotional moments.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
What’s more, some Chinese command centers appear to have live video feeds of various platforms under their purview, potentially limiting the autonomy of more junior officers and creating a sense that their every move is under the microscope.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
This fast-emerging technology is expected to automate up to 300 million jobs in the United States and Europe, according to investment bank Goldman Sachs, while simultaneously creating 97 million new roles that require advanced technical skills, as predicted by the World Economic Forum.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creating
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Oracle & Artificial Intelligence All signs point to artificial intelligence as being a transformative tool for businesses and households, generating substantial economic benefits.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Growth in the number of new indoor resorts had the biggest percentage increase, with six opening in the last year, bringing the country’s total to 66 -- more than double the 31 indoor resorts that China had in 2020.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Former Brevard County School Board Member Jennifer Jenkins is launching a longshot Democratic bid for Marco Rubio’s former Senate seat — and hoping the polarizing prospect of bringing independents into the party’s primary will strengthen her chances.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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San Francisco’s star defensive end tackled running back Ken Walker III for no gain on first-and-5 from the 9-yard line, then pushed right tackle Abe Lucas back in the pocket on second down, causing Darnold to fumble.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tana dabbled in film producing, and his name inspired Robert Urich’s moniker, Dan Tanna, on Vega$, a series produced by Dan Tana’s fan Aaron Spelling.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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In doing so, Martin implicated billionaire bankers, major American corporations, and Colombia’s political elite.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Reuters 1 hr 34 min ago,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Later, a geyser erupted, spawning eyeballs that float upward in bubbles.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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What began as a chance to build a sales team and achieve financial independence turned into a mission to serve working families.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Creating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creating. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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