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 could generate higher premiums for home insurance and business insurance.
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Movistar Plus+’s searing factual drama has been generating plenty interest outside of Spain.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
The new development is projected to generate $487,500 in annual property taxes, with $202,440 going to District 30.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
An estimated 1 million international students generate more than $40 billion for American higher education each year, per a 2024 article by The World.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Movistar Plus+’s searing factual drama has been generating plenty interest outside of Spain.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
The new development is projected to generate $487,500 in annual property taxes, with $202,440 going to District 30.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
An estimated 1 million international students generate more than $40 billion for American higher education each year, per a 2024 article by The World.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The sweeping new tariffs are likely to cause inflation and slow economic growth, according to economists.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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This chronic condition causes patches of lighter skin.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The car manufacturer also brought its signature elegance to Tokyo with the No. 001 Minami Aoyama mansion, developed in collaboration with the top-tier Japanese luxury concierge firm Vibroa.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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For example, a carbon tax puts a price on carbon emissions by produced by products as a way of reducing environmental impacts.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Carbon dioxide can make plants grow bigger and faster, and produce more flowers, which leads to more pollen.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The kingdom says beggars arrive under the guise of religious pilgrimage, prompting Pakistan last year to block more than 4,000 from traveling there.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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The situation is so devastating that the military junta issued a rare plea for help, prompting foreign aid and international rescue teams to head to Myanmar.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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No matter your best intentions, the fact remains that styles change, as do our tastes.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Due to the lack of upsets, Johnny Avello, an oddsmaker at DraftKings, said the bettor has done will this year due to a popular trend.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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