created

verb

past tense of create
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 new fragrance was created by the perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, with a top note of bergamot, a heart of sea salt and a base of driftwood accord. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 Even so, the film’s gaze is more anthropological than polemical, especially given the faux-doc vibe created by its abundant handheld camerawork, seemingly filmed sometimes by the actors themselves. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 Her manager was capable in some areas, but his leadership style created real strain inside the branch. — Brian Eason, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Recently relocated to a new waterfront building designed by Renzo Piano, who created Paris’s Centre Pompidou, at Galataport in 2023. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 Over the past few months, the group has organized neighborhood meetings, created a Facebook page and website and rallied residents to contact officials at the city and Ada County Highway District. — Rose Evans august 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026 The administration has since created new governmental structures focused on religion, including a White House Faith Office and a Religious Liberty Commission tasked with examining how federal policy can better protect the free exercise of religion. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 Tectonic movement also created today's Central Valley, a highly productive agricultural area that was once part of the ocean, then an inland sea, and then a freshwater lake, Lozos said. — Rong-Gong Lin Ii Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026 In the first week of spring training in February, when the first-year manager wanted to raise the topic of how news of his hiring had broken, his attempt to set the record straight only created further confusion for some. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
  1. caused
  2. generated
  3. brought
  4. prompted
  5. spawned
  6. produced
  7. did
  8. worked
Verb
  • Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks, this one is caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no proven vaccines and treatment options remain limited.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • However, a moderation error caused a delay in the livestream’s removal.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of caused
Verb
  • However, research presented in April at the 2026 Seismological Society of America Annual Meeting reveals that ground vibrations generated by everyday human activity dropped significantly during the last total solar eclipse.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This year, the VGTs have generated more net income and about twice as much in taxes as the state’s 17 casinos through July, according to Gaming Board data.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of generated
Verb
  • The nature of Robert Carradine’s death is the subject of a new lawsuit brought against the University of California, Los Angeles by the actor’s family.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In that time, Sezalory had three kids, lost a brother and navigated her mother’s cancer diagnosis, all of which brought a new perspective.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of brought
Verb
  • Owners of Koja Kitchen did not respond to an inquiry from The Bee and did not elaborate on what prompted the closure.
    — Emma Hall August 5, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While officials say the measures are purely precautionary and not prompted by structural concerns, preservation experts have questioned whether the potential impact on nearby cultural sites has been fully assessed.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of prompted
Verb
  • The case riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and books.
    — Dianne Gallagher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Journey in Satchidananda became one of the unlikely inspirations for this aesthetic, which, through labels like Creed Taylor’s CTI and Bob Thiele’s Flying Dutchman, in turn spawned an array of related new genres—smooth jazz, soft jazz, fusion.
    — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of spawned
Verb
  • Of those jobs, the education and health services sector produced 36,000, continuing a longstanding trend for the industry in leading employment growth.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Deep End marks a second feature adaptation for Hazelwood, whose romantic comedy novel The Love Hypothesis, produced by Amazon MGM and MRC, is slated for release on Prime Video on September 23.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of produced
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    — Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of did
Verb
  • If there’s no progress, however, Kayimpa – who worked for a private health organization in Bunia before joining the Ebola effort – is ready to walk out again.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Relievers Tyson Guerrero, Garrett Whitlock and Jovani Morán worked an inning apiece to complete a four-hitter, Boston's 11th shutout of the season.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of worked

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