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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 spawned
In the decades since, theorizing of the relationship between natural and artificial literature spawned a whole new academic field, generally within English departments.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Violent storms spawned destructive tornadoes over the weekend, leveling homes and sending trees and power lines flying through the air.
—Rob Marciano, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The second tornado spawned from the supercell thunderstorm that produced the first tornado.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Those hiccups, and a profusion of other stock alternatives, have spawned talk that the 60/40 rule is dead.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 May 2026
While Manning has been impersonated on the show by the likes of Miles Teller and made a cameo sharing his love for Emily in Paris, his first and only time hosting spawned several memorable sketches.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
But alongside the music, the Fab Four also spawned a parallel tribute-film industry all but dedicated to extolling their cultural influence.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The decision marks the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and best-selling books.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The franchise, which kicked off with the February 2020 release of Sonic the Hedgehog, has also spawned the Paramount+ series Knuckles.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Violent storms spawned destructive tornadoes over the weekend, leveling homes and sending trees and power lines flying through the air.
—Rob Marciano, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The second tornado spawned from the supercell thunderstorm that produced the first tornado.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Those hiccups, and a profusion of other stock alternatives, have spawned talk that the 60/40 rule is dead.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 May 2026
While Manning has been impersonated on the show by the likes of Miles Teller and made a cameo sharing his love for Emily in Paris, his first and only time hosting spawned several memorable sketches.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
But alongside the music, the Fab Four also spawned a parallel tribute-film industry all but dedicated to extolling their cultural influence.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The decision marks the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and best-selling books.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The franchise, which kicked off with the February 2020 release of Sonic the Hedgehog, has also spawned the Paramount+ series Knuckles.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawned
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Benson created scoring chances throughout the game and finished with a goal and an assist.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Friday night’s fans may have inadvertently created a new tradition.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Frieden said that, by the time health workers detected this latest outbreak, cases have outnumbered those reported at the start of the 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which caused over 28,000 cases and 11,325 deaths over two years.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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What was remarkable about Newcastle was how one tug on the thread caused Nuno’s players to unravel.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside rivalry heats up Lei Ying Lee brought the TNA Knockouts Championship back home last week with a win over Arianna Grace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Twenty international features alone generated a record AUD1 billion ($715 million) in local expenditure in 2024-25, while international TV and VOD titles contributed a further AUD458 million ($327 million).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Common causes of high humidity in a house include leaks, high outdoor humidity affecting the inside, insufficient ventilation, and moisture generated from cooking, washing clothes, and showering.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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But the freaks among us may, if prompted to choose one or the other, share our preference for Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman as the defining soap satire of the 1970s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The previous gray and achromatic hue created the illusion of greater depth and prompted more profound contemplation, the group said.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The game has already produced seven winners in 2026, including a rapid stretch in late April and early May when four jackpots were claimed in just four days, underscoring how quickly fortunes have turned this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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And while this year ultimately produced notable wins for healthcare policy, business organizations were also frustrated by legislators on that front as well, pointing to a bill that would have allowed for association health plans that died in the Appropriations Committee.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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