CREATING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

creating

verb

present participle of create

as in generating

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 creating That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 That entailed creating a sizzle reel with a lot of flashy effects in hopes of convincing Universal to get behind the new budget and schedule. — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026 Last year, Holscher and Corson both voted to approve a 20-year sales tax exemptions for developers who commit to investing $250 million and creating at least 20 permanent jobs. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Lario stressed that hunger and conflict often reinforce one another, creating a cycle that is difficult to break without greater stability. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 The three companies are creating a new engine to meet the high power, propulsion, and cooling needs of the future fighter. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 This serves as the first observational evidence that the same mechanisms that allow galaxies to grow and cluster, creating the largest structures in the universe, also shape their magnetic fields. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2026

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The trip to the UK and the family vacation have demonstrated once again that Markle remains one of the figures most capable of generating international buzz.

— Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
The employees generating the most output are not necessarily producing the most value.

— Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of generating

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Typhoon Dolphin moved over Japan's southern remote islands Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island, while sending hundreds of people to take shelter at evacuation centers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Use low-pressure water to avoid damaging the aluminum fins and causing performance issues.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of causing

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Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The employees generating the most output are not necessarily producing the most value.

— Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of producing

Verb

Alvin Kan, chief operating officer of Bitget Wallet, said on the On The Margin podcast that freelancers and remote workers already treat a self-custody crypto wallet as a place to keep working capital, and that the share doing so is growing.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
At times, he was seen doing stretches, eating food, peering out the windows with binoculars and listening to music with headphones.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of doing

Verb

Rollins brought up the Bloodline, prompting back-and-forth strikes from the two former brothers.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Walbert Ureña, the Angels' starter who helped lead the shutout, did not offer similar complaints, prompting some fans to wonder whether Misiorowski's postgame comments were simply an excuse for an uncharacteristically rough outing.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of prompting

Verb

Fish in his regular local lake were spawning in their thousands, providing plenty of action.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
And just as mobile phone use evolved in Africa in different ways from other parts of the world, spawning earlier and more prolific adoption of digital payments, AI use and deployment will differ.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of spawning

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Knitwear made from thin, airy materials or designed with an oversized fit is ideal for providing the touch of warmth needed on cool summer nights, while also working well with extra layers when fall weather arrives.

— Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
So, before summer ended, Herman and his staff were working with the basketball teams, too.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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