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
The deputy gang narrative was a political campaign created to discredit my administration, never used during the McDonnell era, and mysteriously disappeared during the current administration.
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Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Macklin Celebrini created a 2-on-0 with Will Smith.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
By tracking its glow, scientists created high-resolution maps of temperature and particle density across Saturn’s poles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Macklin Celebrini created a 2-on-0 with Will Smith.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
By tracking its glow, scientists created high-resolution maps of temperature and particle density across Saturn’s poles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
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Its population was not quite 6,000 in 2010, was around 11,500 in 2020 and now is nearly 22,000, growth that caused schools to burst at the seams.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s nomination of Nick Adams as Ambassador caused protests in Malaysia, and ultimately lapsed in the Senate.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Liman allowed three of the 13 legal claims — including breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation — Lively brought against her director and costar Baldoni to proceed to trial.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Separately, the county board of supervisors has hired outside legal counsel to guide them on how to respond to allegations that the sheriff perjured himself during a deposition in a First Amendment lawsuit brought against him by one of his own deputies.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The lack of outreach prompted him to co-write an article with two other local rabbis which struck a plaintive tone.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The shooting prompted protests over police use of force, and calls for the police to halt foot pursuits altogether until the department completely overhauls its foot chase policy.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The humor spawned by Emma’s confession will strike some as deeply unfunny, while others might uncomfortably chuckle at its cleverness.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Recently published in the journal Nature, the latest study into the birth of the canine, which might have spawned an immediate bond between dog and man, reconstructed whole genomes, 10,000 years old, and cross-evaluated them with modern-day canines.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The crew for the film, which is produced by Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire, reportedly went on strike, citing alleged labor issues.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the effort is closely tied to the department’s broader 250th year push, the series itself is being produced through a nonprofit organization rather than directly by the federal government.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 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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Cazares and Grant-Dawson worked together to get the Bay Area-district out of insolvency, after which HYA Corporation took over fiscal responsibility.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The beneficiary of Adell’s first catch was starter Jack Kochanowicz, who worked 5⅔ innings, with seven strikeouts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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