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as in production
the act or instance of producing something
Our economy relies on the generation of new ideas. The organization has turned its focus toward the generation of solar energy.
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as in variety
a group or class of things that are developed from an earlier type
The automaker is set to release the newest generation of electric vehicles.
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as in year
the length of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their children
She has been at the job for a generation, and is seen as a motherly figure to her younger coworkers.
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Recent Examples of generation
In the seven decades since, scientists around the world have been struggling to harness fusion reactions for power generation.
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Everyone knows that club and international football have diverged over the last generation, that the international game tends to be slower, more cautious and more conservative.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
After his round, the American took a moment to reflect on the next generation that is breaking through.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Reality check: Many who take the plunge get help from Mom and Dad.
Younger generations are increasingly banking on family money for down payments, Redfin research shows.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Everyone knows that club and international football have diverged over the last generation, that the international game tends to be slower, more cautious and more conservative.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
After his round, the American took a moment to reflect on the next generation that is breaking through.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Reality check: Many who take the plunge get help from Mom and Dad.
Younger generations are increasingly banking on family money for down payments, Redfin research shows.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
Noun
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This is likely due to L-citrulline's role in nitric oxide production.—
Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Damon brings a haunted intensity to the role, and Liman, who struggled with the studio throughout production, directs with style and grit.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Fans of the tangy, extra-airy doughnuts that come with a variety of fillings often line up hours before sales start for a chance to purchase some of the limited supply the Dunkels produce.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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These payments are made four times a year to help avoid a large tax bill at year and avoid potential underpayment penalties.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Sternberg a few years ago pushed a plan for the team to split the season between two countries: in the U.S. in Florida, and in Montreal in Canada, which Manfred eventually nixed.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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China’s creation of the e-CNY suffers some of the same issues, with many people on Alipay and WeChat Pay - sticking to it without needing another app.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
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Described as a figure reminiscent of Robert De Niro's Jimmy the Gent from Goodfellas, the protagonist navigates a turbulent era, battling rival factions to seize control of the Hawaiian underworld.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Yet, like Roosevelt’s first election in 1932, Trump’s success potentially signals the overturning of decades of political orthodoxies and the beginning of a new era.—
Justin Peck / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private space to NASA policy, and author of two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
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Damien, Frédéric and Pierre-Emmanuel’s vision, entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and commitment to excellence will be assets to pursue the dynamic development of our maisons.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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And for anyone who didn't fit in that category, Thursday's performance was a stirring reminder of just how rich and singular the band's catalog really is.—
Piet Levy,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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All apartments in the single building will be studios of 300 square feet or less reserved for tenants who qualify in the categories of low, very low, or extremely low income.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Two people who called in to support Meiner during a public comment period were the mayors of Hialeah and Miami, Steve Bovo and Francis Suarez.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Their only chance to put things right is to reach something called the Forever Stone, a mass of granite that is also one of Earth’s longest-lasting rocks, and is accessible in all time periods.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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