occasioned

verb

Definition of occasionednext
past tense of occasion
as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion

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  1. brought
  2. created
  3. generated
Verb
  • Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of brought
Verb
  • Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Pitfall Of Free Professional Resources The popularity of free resources online and through social media has created a culture of perpetual browsing.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of created
Verb
  • Khan generated considerable resentment and pushback in the business community for taking an aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Somehow, once the AI parses the input prompt, a video is to be generated that matches what the user has inside their mind.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of generated
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occasionally

occasioned

occasioning

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