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as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
hopefully, the new approach to fighting substance abuse will produce better results
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2
as in to deliver
to bring forth from the womb
rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once
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3
as in to make
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
a factory producing steel
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4
as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
he produced his brand-new driver's license at every possible opportunity
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a book that was the produce of a lifetime of study on the subject
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Recent Examples of produce
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
The country's extraction industry is also significantly underdeveloped relative to its mineral wealth, producing only 20 tons of rare earths in 2024, compared to China's 270,000 tons.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
As beeping forklifts move pallets of fresh produce from cold storage to waiting 18-wheel trailers, Greene describes a possible nightmare scenario if there are cuts to SNAP, job losses, and disruptions to the USDA’s emergency food assistance programs.
—Rosa Flores, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Hello Sunshine banner will also executive produce along with Taylor-Joy.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
The country's extraction industry is also significantly underdeveloped relative to its mineral wealth, producing only 20 tons of rare earths in 2024, compared to China's 270,000 tons.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
Tanimura & Antle, a leading fresh produce company, has integrated the LaserWeeder into their operations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
As beeping forklifts move pallets of fresh produce from cold storage to waiting 18-wheel trailers, Greene describes a possible nightmare scenario if there are cuts to SNAP, job losses, and disruptions to the USDA’s emergency food assistance programs.
—Rosa Flores, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for produce
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As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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So far, according to Paramount, the Season 2 premiere has delivered 17 million global viewers, which is up 41% over the Season 1 premiere in the same time frame.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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At a Glance: How to Watch Opry 100: A Live Celebration Opry 100: A Live Celebration Performer Lineup Reba McEntire will deliver a tribute to two of country’s biggest icons, Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.—
Erin Lassner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how to style your wide-leg jeans with intention—and make every step feel like a power move.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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The event was inspired by the Korean pottery displayed in the museum’s Gerstner Collections Core.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Some proudly display the Israeli flag in their sanctuaries.—
Yonat Shimron,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Legend, who shares his kids with wife Chrissy Teigen, shared that his daughter Luna, 8, has a major role in her school's production of The Lion King.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Under the executive production of Mexican filmmakers Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, Gutiérrez Senger dedicated the past five years to this film, from its concept to its completion.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The state’s controversial system of budget caps has generated surpluses averaging $1.8 billion over the past seven years, a sum equal to 8% of the current General Fund.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The sheriff's office has no jurisdiction over the case but sent detectives to the island to assist local investigators.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Goodman has a nervy start, with an errant pass out of play.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many technology companies rely on parts and manufacturing overseas and new levies could push up prices.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, Trump and his top allies have argued the tariffs could spur manufacturing in the U.S., or make products made in the U.S. more competitive.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produce. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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