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
But the students’ work also generated acclaim from community members who praised their ingenuity and courage in holding the foundation accountable in the face of backlash from school administration.
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The theme parks and experiences unit generated 38% of Disney’s Q3 revenue.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Grok generates fake Taylor Swift nudes without being asked
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—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2025
With the help of active aerodynamics, the Evija can generate 3,307 pounds of downforce at top speed.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The theme parks and experiences unit generated 38% of Disney’s Q3 revenue.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Grok generates fake Taylor Swift nudes without being asked
3.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2025
With the help of active aerodynamics, the Evija can generate 3,307 pounds of downforce at top speed.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generate
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That means teaching parents how to be their child’s calm center, how to interpret behavior as communication, and how to create home environments that foster cooperation and emotional safety.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Coming from nothing and being able to still create things on a budget is cool.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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But the move has caused Niger, the country in West Africa where the space rock was initially found, to question the legality of its export.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Severe storms and flooding in Muskego, Wisconsin, caused road closures, sewage issues, and damage to homes and businesses.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Oasis is instigating joy on reunion tour What Oasis has brought with this tour, perhaps inadvertently, is a communal spirit.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches).—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Ford will stop producing the Escape and Corsair SUVs at the end of 2025, but anticipates having enough inventory to last through 2026.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The average number of days employees are required to be in the office rose 12% over the past year, but office attendance showed an increase of just 1% to 3%, according to Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward and publisher of the Flex Index, which produced the report.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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While Wandel’s original post attracted thousands of comments in praise of Singh, a series of abusive comments prompted her to post a follow-up video.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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If a security guard leaves their post for too long, whether due to an emergency or just a lapse in focus, the system prompts them to check back in.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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While doing so, Oasis had built early momentum with strong consumer involvement creating repeat sales and brand advocacy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the same brown-on-golden-yellow as before, the replacement was the name of the restaurant against a horizontal background whose shape was supposed to connote a barrel, but really didn't until someone told you.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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