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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These ripples in space and time are created when massive objects such as black holes spiral together and merge.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

One section is devoted to L.A.’s artists Gary Panter and Raymond Pettibon, who created logos for the Screamers and Black Flag, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The new rules created additional restrictions for all journalists, including those who had agreed to the department’s policy last fall limiting communication with military officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

His greatest legacy at Manchester City - whenever he leaves - will be the trophies won, the history he has created, the golden memories he leaves behind.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

At that point, Price became the first recognized authority to officially proclaim that, remarkably, someone had created the world’s first computer two thousand years ago.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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