as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers
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Recent Examples of generate
The bank said in its statement that the reorganization will generate about $300 million in cost reductions in 2025.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
This not only generates more possibilities but can also build a sense of ownership among the team as their collective creativity is woven into the final solution.
—Nora Herting, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The center hosts more than 2,000 engagements each year and runs a variety of education programs, which also generate income.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Arsenal generated more revenue than Kroenke’s American football team, the Los Angeles Rams, but as a result of the different player cost structures between the NFL and EPL, the Rams turned an operating profit of roughly $200 million.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
This not only generates more possibilities but can also build a sense of ownership among the team as their collective creativity is woven into the final solution.
—Nora Herting, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The center hosts more than 2,000 engagements each year and runs a variety of education programs, which also generate income.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Arsenal generated more revenue than Kroenke’s American football team, the Los Angeles Rams, but as a result of the different player cost structures between the NFL and EPL, the Rams turned an operating profit of roughly $200 million.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generate
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bowery would go on to create costumes with free rein for Clark’s productions and sometimes even starred in them.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 45 mph could cause tree branches to fall, creating further hazards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Not Thinning Seedlings Failing to thin extra seedlings causes crowding and plant stress.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Or the sixth anniversary can also bring candy or sugar.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Expand February Skyline Festival: Feb. 15-16 Insomniac Events’ techno brand Factory 93 and house music counterpart Day Trip, are once again joining forces to bring the two genres together.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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This film is produced under Simone McIntyre’s Orley Productions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Frozen nutrition shakes sold to long-term care facilities and other care institutions have been linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to announce a nationwide recall.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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One of the other people takes out a gun, prompting Wilson to run in the other direction.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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But descendants felt the admission was a first step; now, what would the Jesuits do about it?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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