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
Apart from the main show, the event spawned a mass of interactive exhibits from all six military branches over five city blocks.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
The water that flowed through the landscape 100,000 years ago shaped human behavior and spawned innovation.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
The film tapped into contemporary anxieties about police brutality and institutional corruption, became a cult phenomenon and spawned two sequels.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 May 2026
The Vietnam War and Watergate had spawned a paralyzing sense of national distrust, and New Hollywood had reflected that reality beautifully but pessimistically.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
The spin-off comes after Yellowstone ended its five-season run on Paramount Network in December 2024, having also spawned the new CBS spin-off Marshals, as well as the prequel shows 1883 and 1923.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Life might be bound to whatever solar system spawned it—a hopeful, Star Trek-esque future might prove impossible.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
That play, the decision that spawned it, explains Castle.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The second tornado spawned from the supercell thunderstorm that produced the first tornado.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
The water that flowed through the landscape 100,000 years ago shaped human behavior and spawned innovation.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
The film tapped into contemporary anxieties about police brutality and institutional corruption, became a cult phenomenon and spawned two sequels.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 May 2026
The Vietnam War and Watergate had spawned a paralyzing sense of national distrust, and New Hollywood had reflected that reality beautifully but pessimistically.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
The spin-off comes after Yellowstone ended its five-season run on Paramount Network in December 2024, having also spawned the new CBS spin-off Marshals, as well as the prequel shows 1883 and 1923.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Life might be bound to whatever solar system spawned it—a hopeful, Star Trek-esque future might prove impossible.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
That play, the decision that spawned it, explains Castle.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The second tornado spawned from the supercell thunderstorm that produced the first tornado.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawned
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To some extent, supply created its own demand.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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The Saturday report about Platner’s extramarital relationships added to mounting scrutiny of the progressive Democrat, whose past social media activity and a tattoo featuring a Nazi symbol have also caused controversy.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalizing shops and setting fires to garbage and self-service bicycles in the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The significance of beef here extends well beyond economics and cuisines, but historians often describe Texas’ barbecue culture as a reflection of the state’s layered immigration history – traditions brought by communities that shaped Texas over generations.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Christine Russo, sister of The Crash victim Dominic Russo, is infuriated the Netflix documentary has brought fame to her brother's killer, Mackenzie Shirilla.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Per eMarketer estimates, the Big Game generated approximately $920 million in ad sales, and Disney could cross the $1 billion mark with February’s outing in Inglewood.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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Rose Dennis is a 68-year-old whose dementia has prompted confinement in an upscale memory care unit.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Elevated fire danger in northern Michigan has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to urge anyone in the area to be careful while engaging in activities outside.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The Marty Party produced one postseason goal in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Cool conditions produced a bunch of fast times Friday at the CIF state track and field championships.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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