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
During the Johnson and Kennedy administrations, Black women nurses and administrators expanded public health programs, improving access and efficiency nationwide while also creating new sectors and jobs.
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Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 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
Few candidates have high statewide name recognition, creating an unpredictable race where candidates have more leeway to define themselves.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Liquids behave in strange ways without gravity, creating challenges for astronauts and engineers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Through Abrams' leadership the Louisville Orchestra has built a reputition for creating boundry-breaking projects that resonate locally, nationally and internationally.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2018, voters narrowly approved a ballot initiative creating an independent redistricting commission to draw fair boundaries.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 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
Few candidates have high statewide name recognition, creating an unpredictable race where candidates have more leeway to define themselves.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Liquids behave in strange ways without gravity, creating challenges for astronauts and engineers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Through Abrams' leadership the Louisville Orchestra has built a reputition for creating boundry-breaking projects that resonate locally, nationally and internationally.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2018, voters narrowly approved a ballot initiative creating an independent redistricting commission to draw fair boundaries.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creating
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In fiscal year 2024, Amtrak said customers rode more than 3 million Acela trips, generating nearly $530 million in ticket revenue.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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Imagine a freelancer generating $100,000 in profit.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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As mayor, Andrade blew the whistle on a contract for a company that developed a tax collection system for the city, a deal her predecessor approved without bringing it before the council, according to a record on the case.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even though the Fever could get into the playoffs, bringing Clark back might not be a wise decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the first quarter of the year egg prices were largely influenced by a breakout of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, causing prices to stay high.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The manufacturing site, named Fire Point, is producing the missile with a six-meter wingspan.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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When the Brewers won the National League Central last season, Adames was their run-producing engine.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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The politics, the policy and the price tag Oh, and there’s the question of whether the Milwaukee School Board will continue to go along with what Cassellius is doing.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Jackson is very active with the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 863 at the Lebanon Municipal Airport doing all types of volunteer work, such as ramp safety operations.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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During the drive to the hospital, Alyce's contractions grew in pain and intensity, prompting her worried husband to hit the gas pedal.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Standard prompting with generative AI tools may give you competent copy.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Former director of football Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy, two key drivers of the initial interest in Rohl, have since left the club and are working for Rangers in Scotland.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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He's Delivered the Opposite | Opinion Venezuela has a unified and organized opposition that has been working tirelessly to prepare for this moment.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Creating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creating. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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