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
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.
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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
By then, showrunner-auteur Lear had parlayed the All in the Family base camp into a virtual multiverse of spin-offs (Maude, The Jeffersons) and spawns (Sanford and Son).
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Koch’s vile conduct spawns a number of unnecessary fantasy sequences either brought on by the comics or wholly imagined by Ed.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Corteva, a stronghold seed and pesticide provider in the Indiana agriculture space, will be no more next year as the northwest side company rebrands and spawns its seed business.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Each individual character spawns their own stan following, fancam edits, out-of-context YouTube compilations, and more.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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
By then, showrunner-auteur Lear had parlayed the All in the Family base camp into a virtual multiverse of spin-offs (Maude, The Jeffersons) and spawns (Sanford and Son).
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Koch’s vile conduct spawns a number of unnecessary fantasy sequences either brought on by the comics or wholly imagined by Ed.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Corteva, a stronghold seed and pesticide provider in the Indiana agriculture space, will be no more next year as the northwest side company rebrands and spawns its seed business.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Each individual character spawns their own stan following, fancam edits, out-of-context YouTube compilations, and more.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawns
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In terms of materials, oak parquet creates a warm, continuous base throughout the apartment.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grosso is recognized by her colleagues as a compassionate and thoughtful educator who creates a classroom environment where every student feels seen, supported, and appropriately challenged.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Live Nation also generates revenue through sponsorship agreements and advertising partnerships tied to live performances and venues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s avocado industry generates up to 530,000 metric tons of pit waste each year.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 This morning brings focus to everyday choices.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ynon brings over 25 years of financial leadership to Pentera.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Engaging in mentally stimulating activities works neural pathways in the brain, while exercise improves blood flow to the brain and prompts muscles to contract, Hwang said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The benchmark also prompts models to produce the date on which Yo Yo Ma was inducted into the classical music hall of fame.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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The essential insight is that while a single farmer produces far more food today than a century ago, the performing arts have not generally gotten more productive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tané McClure is directing the piece and also produces via her McClure Films, alongside producer Michelle Alexandria of Light Year Pictures.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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