create

verb

krē-ˈāt How to pronounce create (audio)
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as in to generate
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 create The Italian picked up dangerous positions, took in the ball, but had the agility, vision and execution to then create chances. — Beren Cross, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 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, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025 This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom. — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025 Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for create
Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
  1. generate
  2. bring
  3. cause
  4. produce
  5. do
  6. prompt
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  • The state’s controversial system of budget caps has generated surpluses averaging $1.8 billion over the past seven years, a sum equal to 8% of the current General Fund.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.
    — John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • Springtime in Sacramento means trees and grasses are producing pollen again, bringing seasonal allergy symptoms to the surface.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of bring
Verb
  • The recoil is enough to knock a drone off course and may cause the operator to lose sight of the target.
    — David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • According to Rebecca Fisk, MD, pediatrician at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, vitamin A taken in excessive quantities can lead to toxicity, causing the following symptoms:8 dizziness nausea diarrhea headache bone pain bone thinning skin irritations/rashes liver damage Was this page helpful?
    — Wendy Wisner, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of cause
Verb
  • That hub’s work has produced over 100 research papers and patents.
    — Ian Sayson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • However, there is no doubt Hopkins can still produce at a high level, having totaled 1,057 yards with seven touchdowns during his 2023 season with the Titans – his first with the squad after signing with them in free agency on a two-year, $26 million deal.
    — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of produce
Verb
  • Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.
    — Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Air-conditioning could do just so much when combined with bright lights, heavy costumes and prosthetics ….
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of do
Verb
  • Korean Air recently unveiled a new logo and livery, prompting mixed reactions from the public.
    — Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • At the moment, none of the specific indicators look to be near levels that would prompt the committee to declare recession.
    — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of prompt

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