Synonyms

created

American

[kree-ey-tid] / kriˈeɪ tɪd /

adjective

having come into being as the result of action or someone’s creative process.

On Saturday a small group of volunteers successfully planted over 1,000 daffodils in a newly created garden bed.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of create.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of created

create ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Created by the laser, they disappear again within a few picoseconds, making them ideal for studying rapid growth processes.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

May 5 Created and hosted by comedian Brooklyn Jones, the Comedy Swap mixes fantastic stand-up comics with a cool twist on a clothing exchange.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Created with Vox Media, it aims to highlight ambitious women.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Created by St Ives Workstation CIC, the venue is based in a restored Grade II listed building overlooking St Ives Harbour, which had previously sat derelict for years.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Created in the 1870s, it had long been a leader in the field.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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