as in generates
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 creates
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
7 July 2026
Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator.
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Philip Wang,
Time,
6 July 2026
Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.
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Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
6 July 2026
This creates a rather different shape – a tower whose coil radius stays constant and uniform, rather than tapering into a mound.
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New Atlas,
6 July 2026
An embossed pattern creates subtle dimension without making the bed look too busy, while the stitch-free design keeps the fabric feeling smooth and lightweight.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
6 July 2026
That creates opportunities for interaction that feel less formal than traditional matching systems.
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Matthew Kayser
updated July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
This creates a specialty chemical powerhouse with exposure to the semiconductor sector.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
To prevent the organs from being rejected by their new human hosts, Revivicor deactivated a gene that codes for the enzyme that creates the alpha-gal molecule.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
7 July 2026
Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator.
—
Philip Wang,
Time,
6 July 2026
Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.
—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
6 July 2026
This creates a rather different shape – a tower whose coil radius stays constant and uniform, rather than tapering into a mound.
—
New Atlas,
6 July 2026
An embossed pattern creates subtle dimension without making the bed look too busy, while the stitch-free design keeps the fabric feeling smooth and lightweight.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
6 July 2026
That creates opportunities for interaction that feel less formal than traditional matching systems.
—
Matthew Kayser
updated July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
This creates a specialty chemical powerhouse with exposure to the semiconductor sector.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
To prevent the organs from being rejected by their new human hosts, Revivicor deactivated a gene that codes for the enzyme that creates the alpha-gal molecule.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creates
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This generates sensory messages that are transmitted to the snake’s brain.
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The system performs well in tests and already generates about 10% of all appointments issued.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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In May, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda declared outbreaks after lab tests detected the spread of Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.
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Scan your face, train your voice on a few prompts, write (or accept a brand’s) creative brief, and the content produces itself.
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Unlike his later work with Disclosure Day, this prompts a journey of discovery rather than one of fear.
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Two hundred and fifty years later, as artificial intelligence reshapes the practice of law and prompts questions about the future of the profession, the nation's founding offers an unexpected answer.
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This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups.
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So does Milot Kiros, the DSA Congressional candidate who won in Colorado on Tuesday.
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“Creates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creates. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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