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
Empowerment Plan was founded in 2012 to provide jobs to people experiencing homelessness creating coats that turn into sleeping bags.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Since then, Han has continued to build on that momentum, creating a stream of inventive sandwich recipes that have gone viral on TikTok.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Both came in with a wealth of experience in creating running lanes with varied offensive line movement in their recent stops, and that has carried over in their first year with the Cowboys.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
This partnership brings national visibility to local economic empowerment efforts, creating a model for how municipalities and cultural institutions can work together to advance equity.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The pointed-toe Mario Valentino Corine slingback pump combines soft mesh and delicate kidskin leather, creating lightness and movement.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In July, developer BBN architects held informational meetings with residents to get their thoughts on four options — with two proposals that would knock down the City Hall building, moving it to the same lot as the fire station and creating a monument at the old site.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
For years, the majority of the Midwest region’s immigration cases were funneled through the federal court in Chicago, creating a backlog of over 260,000 cases, according to data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC).
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Other moments saw Dorgu drop back too, creating a flat back five.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Since then, Han has continued to build on that momentum, creating a stream of inventive sandwich recipes that have gone viral on TikTok.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Both came in with a wealth of experience in creating running lanes with varied offensive line movement in their recent stops, and that has carried over in their first year with the Cowboys.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
This partnership brings national visibility to local economic empowerment efforts, creating a model for how municipalities and cultural institutions can work together to advance equity.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The pointed-toe Mario Valentino Corine slingback pump combines soft mesh and delicate kidskin leather, creating lightness and movement.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In July, developer BBN architects held informational meetings with residents to get their thoughts on four options — with two proposals that would knock down the City Hall building, moving it to the same lot as the fire station and creating a monument at the old site.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
For years, the majority of the Midwest region’s immigration cases were funneled through the federal court in Chicago, creating a backlog of over 260,000 cases, according to data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC).
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Other moments saw Dorgu drop back too, creating a flat back five.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creating
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Although no policies were violated, auditors recommended stronger vetting for revenue-generating contracts, which often escape scrutiny.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Versant last month filed its first financial reckoning with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and while the breakaway entity is still generating plenty of cash, the flow has been disrupted by the ongoing rash of customer defections.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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One of the ways automakers are evolving is by bringing new electric vehicles to the market.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Seven of Sunday’s eight penalties were committed by the offense, including four more pre-snap infractions, bringing the season total to 11.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The man tried to rob him, causing a scuffle that ended with Zeek shot, lying on the ground, dialing 911.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Viktor Hovland was called a disgusting term by a fan during an otherwise quiet moment around one green, causing the gallery to wince and groan.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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That woke me up to the bogus nature of the operators using the web and producing ads and subscriptions.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The contamination was discovered when one of the producing companies collected samples of the pre-cooked pasta in part of the ongoing investigation, per the FSIS.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give Amorim a full season, and losing to Sunderland was not regarded as terminal, doing so would have brought immense pressure.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing on this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many affected residents and business owners lacked flood insurance, prompting calls for financial support.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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After a photo of Gilbert showing her inside a crate began to spread online, people reported the vendor to local law enforcement, prompting an evaluation by Warren County Animal Control.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The count of spawning fall-run in the Sacramento River has fallen 95% in 20 years.—
Scott Artis,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The department is working with an independent monitor to implement reforms and improve accountability.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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To promote what executives described as modern ways of working, Elanco changed blueprint plans several times over the course of half a decade.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Creating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creating. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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