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
The film, which centers on a group of teen girls who share a pair of mysterious jeans, grossed $42 million worldwide and spawned a 2008 sequel.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The Indian Lake region was the hardest hit by storms that spawned nine tornadoes across the state that day.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The film grossed $38 million at the box office and ultimately spawned a 2012 remake, which starred Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, and Josh Hutcherson.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Its success has spawned countless covers by iconic artists from Ariana Grande to Michael Bublé and has permeated pop culture through movies like Love Actually.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Most records eventually sound like the era that spawned them, even (or sometimes especially) those that did their best to push the envelope.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Britney Spears’ battle to be released from her conservatorship spawned a grassroots movement and eventual success for the pop icon in 2021 after 14 years.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
That recognition has spawned numerous studies, some of them surprisingly serious, to test the limits of causality.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The Indian Lake region was the hardest hit by storms that spawned nine tornadoes across the state that day.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The film grossed $38 million at the box office and ultimately spawned a 2012 remake, which starred Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, and Josh Hutcherson.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Its success has spawned countless covers by iconic artists from Ariana Grande to Michael Bublé and has permeated pop culture through movies like Love Actually.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Most records eventually sound like the era that spawned them, even (or sometimes especially) those that did their best to push the envelope.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Britney Spears’ battle to be released from her conservatorship spawned a grassroots movement and eventual success for the pop icon in 2021 after 14 years.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
That recognition has spawned numerous studies, some of them surprisingly serious, to test the limits of causality.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawned
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The social equity impact brand 40 Tons created a large activation and live podcast in collaboration with Core Cannabis Museum and many sponsor organizations.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Revised Reporting Deadlines For companies created or registered before January 1, 2024, the deadline to file initial beneficial ownership reports has been extended to January 13, 2025.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
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Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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The group generated sufficiently well on its only opportunity, but Tarasov made a save on a point-blank Zibanejad shot, then managed to get his glove in the way of a Chris Kreider rebound attempt.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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With over 1,000 gins produced in the UK, the British gin market has become highly competitive.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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