as in created
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
these artists spawned a whole new movement in painting
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Recent Examples of spawned
But the arrival of Buc-ee's supercharged the trend and spawned imitators like Wally's, which has three 50,000-square-foot locations in the Midwest, with plans for more.
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Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
In 2011, Impractical Jokers was launched on Tru TV, and the long-running series has spawned a feature film and several spinoffs.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
Billionaire Michael Saylor developed the playbook at his company, Strategy, which built a stockpile, exploded in value and spawned more than 200 copycats.
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Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Instead, it's turned into a timeless work that's spawned decades of study about the movie as a metaphor for the civil rights movement, Vietnam War and 1960s America.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
His passing spawned a slew of articles about the secret to extreme longevity.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
In the history of music, no band spawned as many air guitarists and air drummers as Rush.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
In 2011, Impractical Jokers was launched on Tru TV, and the long-running series has spawned a feature film and several spinoffs.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
Billionaire Michael Saylor developed the playbook at his company, Strategy, which built a stockpile, exploded in value and spawned more than 200 copycats.
—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Instead, it's turned into a timeless work that's spawned decades of study about the movie as a metaphor for the civil rights movement, Vietnam War and 1960s America.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
His passing spawned a slew of articles about the secret to extreme longevity.
—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
In the history of music, no band spawned as many air guitarists and air drummers as Rush.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.
—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawned
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
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There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
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Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
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An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
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If the measure passes, the costs of the audits would be paid via the revenues generated by the special tax.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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“Spawned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spawned. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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