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
Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.
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Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Nothing about disabled people should be created without disabled people and this principle becomes even more critical when dealing with AI systems that can perpetuate or challenge existing biases.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Department of War created a new task force in August to accelerate counter-drone development.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Inspired by Japanese philosophy, Lippes created a spring collection filled with softer fabrics and fluid lines.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
For Missouri, 2022 was such a deadly year — 43 children under the age of 18 died from the illicit drug — that former DSS director Robert Knodell created the Fentanyl Case Review Subcommittee, which was a panel of experts who studied those cases.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Although the band has created some of summer's biggest hits, HUNTR/X is a fictional group made for KPop Demon Hunters.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Nothing about disabled people should be created without disabled people and this principle becomes even more critical when dealing with AI systems that can perpetuate or challenge existing biases.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Department of War created a new task force in August to accelerate counter-drone development.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Inspired by Japanese philosophy, Lippes created a spring collection filled with softer fabrics and fluid lines.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
For Missouri, 2022 was such a deadly year — 43 children under the age of 18 died from the illicit drug — that former DSS director Robert Knodell created the Fentanyl Case Review Subcommittee, which was a panel of experts who studied those cases.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Although the band has created some of summer's biggest hits, HUNTR/X is a fictional group made for KPop Demon Hunters.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
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More than 300 flights were delayed at Denver International Airport on Saturday due to a ground delay caused by thunderstorms in the area.—
Marco Cummings,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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This has understandably caused some mild uproar among particular gamers.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Federal prosecutors charged a UK teenager with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other crimes in connection with the network intrusions of 47 US companies that generated more than $115 million in ransomware payments over a three-year span.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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The report by the Deportation Data Project was generated using ICE documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Judge Arthur Engoron issued the ruling on Tuesday to settle the lawsuit brought by Robert Costello, a lawyer from the firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP, according to the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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After more than a decade of proxy battles, 2022 brought a surprising truce when Cracker Barrel and Biglari entered into a Nomination and Cooperation Agreement.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The confession sent Belly into a spiral, which prompted her to tell Jere the night before the wedding.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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On day four, the lineup featured shows from Head of State, House of Aama, Sandy Liang and a host of other designers that prompted show-goers to play with texture from head to toe.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Grand Finale is the third film in a trilogy that spawned from the wild popularity of ITV and PBS’ six-season show set among the halls of a grand, stately home in early 20th century England.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Wong’s blended family might involve a little green alien and a mutant (Leela is the kids’ biological mom), and the kids weren't so much born (in the traditional sense) as they were spawned.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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The exosomes produced in this process contain no live cells or intact genetic material.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar was executive produced by Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation is behind picking the Super Bowl halftime performer.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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