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
The industry generates cheap, lower-quality clothes that often end up in landfills as new trends wipe out old ones.
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Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
Beyond the ad dollars this generates, more than 60% of Premium subscribers were once free tier users.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Its revenue generates funds for the public, private and charitable work of the Prince of Wales and his family, and earned $30 million for William during the 2023-2024 financial year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Anyone who’s followed the post-rock group’s three-decade history knows, though, that Mogwai’s music burns neon blue — creating pure, clean heat but with the look of a bruise, a sense of confidence but with awareness of the damage that generates it.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Then a principle called the Hall effect generates an electric field that accelerates the ions and electrons and channels them into a characteristically blue plume that emerges from the spacecraft at over 37,000 mph (60,000 kph).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025
The company still generates the vast majority of its revenue from digital advertising.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the multiplex array generates RNAs customized for various types of genetic perturbation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
This generates excitement, encourages sharing and ensures a buzz around the launch, driving engagement and attendance.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
Beyond the ad dollars this generates, more than 60% of Premium subscribers were once free tier users.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Its revenue generates funds for the public, private and charitable work of the Prince of Wales and his family, and earned $30 million for William during the 2023-2024 financial year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Anyone who’s followed the post-rock group’s three-decade history knows, though, that Mogwai’s music burns neon blue — creating pure, clean heat but with the look of a bruise, a sense of confidence but with awareness of the damage that generates it.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Then a principle called the Hall effect generates an electric field that accelerates the ions and electrons and channels them into a characteristically blue plume that emerges from the spacecraft at over 37,000 mph (60,000 kph).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025
The company still generates the vast majority of its revenue from digital advertising.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the multiplex array generates RNAs customized for various types of genetic perturbation.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
This generates excitement, encourages sharing and ensures a buzz around the launch, driving engagement and attendance.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generates
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Its mission is helping solar scientists better understand the sun, whose magnetized material creates solar wind in the solar system.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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There is a notion of qualified immunity for federal officials, and especially prosecutors, from being sued for their official acts, but this would be unlikely to apply when a federal official brings legal proceedings knowingly and maliciously to seek retribution.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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What does ‘no fault or negligence’ actually mean?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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What law enforcement does, the overdose epidemic marches on, with New Yorkers dying preventable deaths out of a combination of social factors, the tainting of the drug supply with potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and what has often been a lack of available treatment and support.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Generates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generates. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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