as in created
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
these artists spawned a whole new movement in painting
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Recent Examples of spawned
Many of these inventions quickly spawned new firms, accelerating America’s entrepreneurial dynamism.
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David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The series ran for eight seasons and spawned a 2015 movie.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Reilly and Grimes’ respective spin-offs come after Yellowstone ended its five-season run on Paramount Network in December 2024, having also spawned the prequel series 1883 and 1923.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 May 2026
Over the decades, coming-of-age and teen genres on-screen have spawned many prom scenes, resulting in stunning looks showcased at on-screen high school dances.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The property has spawned a slate of live games, as well as a film franchise.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 May 2026
Over the next couple of years, the concerns slowly spawned independent investigations.
—Lawrence K. Altman, STAT, 7 May 2026
The homes were flattened just hours earlier as storms spawned at least three tornadoes across the bottom half of Mississippi, injuring a dozen at the trailer park in the rural community of Bogue Chitto.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
That Serial season was downloaded more than 300 million times, and its success spawned thousands of copycats and a vast community of true-crime fans.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The series ran for eight seasons and spawned a 2015 movie.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Reilly and Grimes’ respective spin-offs come after Yellowstone ended its five-season run on Paramount Network in December 2024, having also spawned the prequel series 1883 and 1923.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 May 2026
Over the decades, coming-of-age and teen genres on-screen have spawned many prom scenes, resulting in stunning looks showcased at on-screen high school dances.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The property has spawned a slate of live games, as well as a film franchise.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 May 2026
Over the next couple of years, the concerns slowly spawned independent investigations.
—Lawrence K. Altman, STAT, 7 May 2026
The homes were flattened just hours earlier as storms spawned at least three tornadoes across the bottom half of Mississippi, injuring a dozen at the trailer park in the rural community of Bogue Chitto.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
That Serial season was downloaded more than 300 million times, and its success spawned thousands of copycats and a vast community of true-crime fans.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawned
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No one person has incited violence, created divisions and preached hatred more than the current resident of the White House.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Northern India already has some of the world’s most polluted air, created by a toxic mix of vehicle and industrial emissions, crop residue burning, and construction dust.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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That's a severe, potentially deadly disease caused by hantavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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After Bo Nix’s follow-up ankle procedure caused quite the stir in recent weeks, Payton said Nix could still end up throwing in minicamp later in June.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside rivalry heats up Lei Ying Lee brought the TNA Knockouts Championship back home last week with a win over Arianna Grace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Twenty international features alone generated a record AUD1 billion ($715 million) in local expenditure in 2024-25, while international TV and VOD titles contributed a further AUD458 million ($327 million).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Common causes of high humidity in a house include leaks, high outdoor humidity affecting the inside, insufficient ventilation, and moisture generated from cooking, washing clothes, and showering.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The state’s gubernatorial election, for example, has prompted concern that two Republicans could shut out the Democratic candidates.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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In Boston, declining enrollment in public schools has prompted difficult conversations about school consolidation because fewer children are entering the pipeline at the earliest stages.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Instead, its dense core deformed the surface in a way that produced the basin’s unusual tapered shape.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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