spawns

verb

Definition of spawnsnext
present tense third-person singular of spawn
as in creates
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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  1. creates
  2. generates
  3. brings
  4. produces
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  • Lynch argues that large-scale mass deportations only hurt the local and federal economies, partially due to the misnomer that deporting working immigrants creates more jobs for Americans.
    Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creates
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  • Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This group generates turnovers and gets after jump shooters.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Scott Olson/Getty Images A merger between the two automakers would create the world's third-biggest automaker behind Toyota and Volkswagen — and that brings a lot of potential benefits.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For the Centennial State, business in its ski towns brings huge economic gains, with spending reaching record highs this past year.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of brings
Verb
  • According to Michigan Grown, a coalition of farmers and agribusinesses in the state, Michigan produces 68 million pounds of fresh cucumbers, totaling $15 million in sales in 2016.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
  • When this occurs, the body uses fats for energy and produces ketones.
    Heidi Cope, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of produces
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