as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
it was your negligence that created this mess
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Recent Examples of created
In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.
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Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
That event, along with the Grand Mosque seizure in 1979, created a backlash against Western thought, Western ideology.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Chargers used the 22nd pick to select Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, filling a critical pass rushing need created by Odafe Oweh’s free agency departure.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The colors are created by adding dry pigments to the mortar mix.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The case centers around the federal Employee Retention Tax Credit, a program created by Congress in 2020 to reward employers for not laying people off during the pandemic.
—Angela Palermo
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
That event, along with the Grand Mosque seizure in 1979, created a backlash against Western thought, Western ideology.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Chargers used the 22nd pick to select Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, filling a critical pass rushing need created by Odafe Oweh’s free agency departure.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The colors are created by adding dry pigments to the mortar mix.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The case centers around the federal Employee Retention Tax Credit, a program created by Congress in 2020 to reward employers for not laying people off during the pandemic.
—Angela Palermo
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Jonathan Lucas concluded that Patton’s death was an accident caused by acute bacterial bronchopneumonia complicated by influenza A, with substance use disorder and the effects of methadone listed as contributing factors.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The tools that generated them may no longer be broadly accessible.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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For full-year 2025, YouTube generated more than $60 billion in revenue, including both advertising and subscriptions, according to Alphabet.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 76th edition of the FIFA Congress brought some 1,600 of the top soccer officials from around the world to the city.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The king met with the little leaguers, greeted local dancers and the queen even said hello to a little black and white lamb who was brought by a local to the historic event.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker spokesperson Matt Hill said the governor’s order was intended to proactively block potential abuses and was not prompted by any specific concerns about state employees’ conduct.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lower staffing has prompted worry about parks’ capacity for emergency response, protection of the natural landscape and custodial maintenance.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The new severe weather alerts follow a weekend of destructive storms that spawned multiple twisters in parts of Mississippi and Texas.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The franchise, which also spawned spinoff projects like Bad Grandpa, has brought in more than $500M worldwide to date.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Incumbent Mayor John McCann, a Republican, is the lone member of his party on a council otherwise composed of Democrats — a dynamic that has produced notable splits on several high-profile issues.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington, a big, fast, physical back who has produced in the SEC, is near the top of the list.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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In conclusion, the owner had only care and compassion for everyone who worked for him, and the baristas would be willing to testify to this.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scott Dochterman Dane Brugler’s analysis A four-year starter, Zuhn worked primarily at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s balanced scheme.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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