as in creates
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 generates
California's cap-and-invest program generates billions through emissions credit auctions.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
This generates revenue but that is only part of the story.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The materialist, physiological explanation for the phenomenon of panic generates a bright contrast with the philosophical and metaphysical inquiries that have Nicholas, and Clune, in their grip.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Each of its four reactors generates 1,300 megawatts of power.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Relatedly, if a person is in a high-profile legal case, one that generates media coverage, the person is likely to be approached by media outlets with requests to interview and profile them.
—Jennifer Farmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The tool then generates a test result for heart failure risk.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Google's Genie 3, announced in August 2025, generates interactive worlds at 720p resolution and 24 frames per second from text prompts, allowing real-time navigation for several minutes.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
As the deal generates more industry opinions, another department within the SMART labor union ironed out its own collective bargaining agreement with Union Pacific.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
This generates revenue but that is only part of the story.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The materialist, physiological explanation for the phenomenon of panic generates a bright contrast with the philosophical and metaphysical inquiries that have Nicholas, and Clune, in their grip.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Each of its four reactors generates 1,300 megawatts of power.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Relatedly, if a person is in a high-profile legal case, one that generates media coverage, the person is likely to be approached by media outlets with requests to interview and profile them.
—Jennifer Farmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The tool then generates a test result for heart failure risk.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Google's Genie 3, announced in August 2025, generates interactive worlds at 720p resolution and 24 frames per second from text prompts, allowing real-time navigation for several minutes.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
As the deal generates more industry opinions, another department within the SMART labor union ironed out its own collective bargaining agreement with Union Pacific.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generates
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Lambert has the blazing speed of a top-six forward — like Nikolaj Ehlers, whose offseason departure creates a hole in Winnipeg’s top six — while Salomonsson dominated in his best AHL games last season.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Using ripe Brown Turkey figs and room-temperature butter creates the best flavor and texture.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The exertion from trying to break free from the current causes fatigue as the current continues to pull them out, experts say.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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All of this brings us back to Bolt, whose prognostication has merit.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The new adaptive refresh rate brings the always-on display feature of the Pro iPhones to the standard iPhone for the first time.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Pitt cast is led by Noah Wyle, who also executive produces and writes.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, in a sport where many players compete well into their 60s, such a workload rarely prompts thoughts of early retirement.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The acids in coffee boost your gut’s production of gastrin, a hormone that prompts the muscles in your colon to contract and kickstart bowel movements.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Charleston doesn’t do seasons the way the rest of America does.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Generates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generates. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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