Verb
Several new government programs were created while she was governor.
The President has announced a plan to create new jobs.
the scientists who created the world's first atomic bomb
The machine creates a lot of noise.
It can be hard to create a balance between work and family.
She creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for her guests.
The advertisements are intended to create demand for the product.
I've been creating music for over 30 years.
She enjoys creating new dishes by combining unusual ingredients.
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When money is guaranteed for cap, the player is entitled to that money if the team rips up the agreement to create cap space.—👁 Image Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026 After rain washed out Saturday’s game — setting up only the Cubs’ second doubleheader against an American League team (2014 against the New York Yankees) — the cold conditions with a wind chill in the 30s didn’t create an ideal hitting environment Sunday.—👁 Image Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026 Directing movies is also a matter of production—of the interpersonal, the administrative, and the technical practicalities that go into creating the images and sounds that end up on the screen.—👁 Image Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—👁 Image ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for create
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English createn, borrowed from Latin creātus, past participle of creāre "to bring into being, beget, give birth to, cause to grow," causative derivative from the base of crēscere "to come into existence, increase in size or numbers, grow" — more at crescent entry 1
Adjective
Middle English creat, borrowed from Latin creātus, past participle of creāre "to bring into being, beget, give birth to, cause to grow" — more at create entry 1
