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
No imminent threat exists, the report stressed, and there are currently sizable technical hurdles to creating mirror bacteria.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Shields Halls is expected to open in the fall of 2026, creating 150,000 square feet of space that will boost the team’s training, nutrition and recovery programs.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
President Joe Biden is prepared to veto legislation that would create new federal judgeships for President-elect Donald Trump to fill, a move that would give him the most presidential vetoes since Bill Clinton.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Why This Matters to You This is not simply an HR initiative, this is about creating an environment where nurses feel empowered, respected, and capable of performing at their highest potential.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Shields Halls is expected to open in the fall of 2026, creating 150,000 square feet of space that will boost the team’s training, nutrition and recovery programs.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
President Joe Biden is prepared to veto legislation that would create new federal judgeships for President-elect Donald Trump to fill, a move that would give him the most presidential vetoes since Bill Clinton.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Why This Matters to You This is not simply an HR initiative, this is about creating an environment where nurses feel empowered, respected, and capable of performing at their highest potential.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for create
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Brian Daboll has to find a way to generate points in the first half.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, the brand generates £15 million profits from sales of £54 million and was exported to 40 countries.Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Staple is embarking on his latest partnership to bring better authentication tools and user experiences to the fashion world.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The latest Valorant patch notes are now available and, as expected, feature a nerf to Neon in an effort to bring her power levels down a bit.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Seasonal visitors like rodents, spiders, and wildlife can cause significant damage and health risks without intervention.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Pitt is produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, where JWP is under an overall deal.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Blue whales can produce a 30-foot high blow that shoots straight up.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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Most people never do this exercise because seeing the gap between their current reality and their dreams feels painful.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tesla’s stock has surged since CEO Elon Musk helped bankroll President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, but its auto business has been sluggish, prompting the company to offer discounts in the hopes of juicing sales.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The original wedding site was quite a ways outside Vancouver, where the show is primarily filmed, but concerns about the limited options for pivoting in case the unpredictable June weather interfered prompted them to move the location three or four days before filming took place.Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Create.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/create. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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