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
This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
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Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
While one is awake in the world, the other is in a comatose state generating the fluid necessary for their counterpart to stay alive.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Source: The National Weather Service This article was generated by the CA Weather Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Any new mandate requiring that many people to comply within 30 days surely would have generated widespread coverage by legitimate media outlets, and the terms of the testing program would have been made public through official government channels.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
While one is awake in the world, the other is in a comatose state generating the fluid necessary for their counterpart to stay alive.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Source: The National Weather Service This article was generated by the CA Weather Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Any new mandate requiring that many people to comply within 30 days surely would have generated widespread coverage by legitimate media outlets, and the terms of the testing program would have been made public through official government channels.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generate
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These actions have been saving lives and driving true culture change, creating a safer future for everyone.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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The stunning natural scenery in the background paired with the sound of the breeze and local wildlife create a peaceful, natural ambience to keep on a second screen.—
Anusha Praturu,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses.—
Jennifer Welsh,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Since then, his back-and-forth on tariffs for Canada and Mexico caused a stock market meltdown, with the S&P 500 recording its worst week since last September.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
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That’s what the Dolphins are bringing aboard Wilson to be.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Joe Thuney brings significant upgrade to line March 5: The Bears haven’t had an offensive lineman named first-team All-Pro since 2006.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, there is no doubt Hopkins can still produce at a high level, having totaled 1,057 yards with seven touchdowns during his 2023 season with the Titans – his first with the squad after signing with them in free agency on a two-year, $26 million deal.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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To avoid inadvertently sending hidden pests, don’t mail plants or produce to out-of-state friends or family without clearing it first with your local agricultural office.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Reese Witherspoon talks about the lack of roles for women, prompting her own moves.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chinese nationals are also prime targets, prompting Beijing to coordinate with Myanmar's government in recent years to crack down on scam compounds.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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