as in creates
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 spawns
The Lifeform spawns from a black, bacterial mold that infests the yellow wallpaper and moist carpets.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The coupling that El Niño spawns between the atmosphere and the warmer water along the Equator tends to create sinking winds over the Atlantic that disrupt cloud formations that could otherwise become hurricanes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Hating cops also spawns ridiculous protests, like the ones that called for police to be defunded.
—Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The energy of the collision spawns many new particles, including—sometimes—W bosons.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
But reading the profile of Mohamad Eisa and Yolka Gessen left me with a kind of dread, the kind that comes when a spin-off from a hit show spawns a spin-off of its own, promising/threatening hundreds of new hours of content to keep up with.
—Jessa Crispin, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
At the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Nadella sat for a conversation with the Forum’s interim co-chair, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, explaining that if AI growth spawns solely from investment, then that could be signs of a bubble.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
The rare night in Hollywood bringing together movie and TV stars often spawns some of the most intriguing celebrity interactions.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In the newsletter era, each and every publication spawns a community unto itself.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The coupling that El Niño spawns between the atmosphere and the warmer water along the Equator tends to create sinking winds over the Atlantic that disrupt cloud formations that could otherwise become hurricanes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Hating cops also spawns ridiculous protests, like the ones that called for police to be defunded.
—Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The energy of the collision spawns many new particles, including—sometimes—W bosons.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
But reading the profile of Mohamad Eisa and Yolka Gessen left me with a kind of dread, the kind that comes when a spin-off from a hit show spawns a spin-off of its own, promising/threatening hundreds of new hours of content to keep up with.
—Jessa Crispin, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
At the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Nadella sat for a conversation with the Forum’s interim co-chair, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, explaining that if AI growth spawns solely from investment, then that could be signs of a bubble.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
The rare night in Hollywood bringing together movie and TV stars often spawns some of the most intriguing celebrity interactions.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In the newsletter era, each and every publication spawns a community unto itself.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawns
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According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 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,
7 June 2026
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Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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According to Winton, Starlink currently operates a constellation capable of delivering roughly 500 terabits per second of bandwidth and generates about $13 billion in annual revenue.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This kind of broad, slapstick parody needs a steady stream of laugh-out-loud moments, but the new Scary Movie generates barely a trickle.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The massive delta is revered not only for its capacious water supply and agricultural support, but also its famed Delta breeze that often brings relief from stretches of hot weather.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Meantime, opponents of the technology said the city should not rush to spend millions on a system that prompts questions over effectiveness.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The 2016 Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short, The Girl in the River is the rare piece of art that actually prompts change.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The agency, established in 1862, produces billions of notes each year and can print up to $1 billion in a single day if needed.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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