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
As of Friday, June 6, the TikTok has generated over 4.4 million views.
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David Chiu, People.com, 6 June 2025
Some of those accusations later generated criminal charges and convictions in New York and California.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
That research also generated more than $94.5 billion in new economic activity nationwide, according to United for Medical Research, a coalition of research groups and advocates.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 26 May 2025
In the fifth, the Dodgers generated their best chance against Senga … only for the right-hander to induce a two-out grounder from Smith that ended the threat.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 6 June 2025
Some of those accusations later generated criminal charges and convictions in New York and California.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
That research also generated more than $94.5 billion in new economic activity nationwide, according to United for Medical Research, a coalition of research groups and advocates.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 26 May 2025
In the fifth, the Dodgers generated their best chance against Senga … only for the right-hander to induce a two-out grounder from Smith that ended the threat.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generate
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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,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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For Marsh, a first-year coach, time is now essential to create solutions for his team.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Middle East stocks largely fell on Sunday, and analysts expect other world markets to slide Monday over fears that rising oil prices will cause global economic disruption and lead to stagflation.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 June 2025
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As kick-off approached, the ground was only a third full and looked likely to cause FIFA some embarrassment.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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She will be remembered as the field general on the first team for the Porters to bring home a state trophy since 2004.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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This is not something the U.S. bid for — they were simply told Infantino was bringing the competition to their country.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The aggressive ones, by contrast, often produce symptoms between screenings and are diagnosed clinically.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Lenox Corporation has also for years been tapped to design presidents’ official inauguration gifts for both parties — in 2021, the company produced specialty luxury crystal vases for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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This situation prompts an essential inquiry for investors: Is ENPH stock a worthwhile purchase following such a considerable drop?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Ongoing concerns about revenue and cash flow prompted S&P Global to cut the company’s credit rating to BB-plus, or junk status, last month.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Lando Norris could do no better than seventh in qualifying, compared to third on the grid for his teammate Oscar Piastri.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2025
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But even her husband liked some of the things the President had done.—
Alexis Okeowo,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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