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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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Recent Examples of generation
His family is part of the country's tiny Parsi minority, the descendants of Persian Zoroastrians — a significant factor in their ability to operate a successful brewery in an Islamic republic for three generations.
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Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
In 1980, Redford founded the Sundance Institute, the non-profit organization that now oversees the festival and, through year-round labs and workshops, has nurtured several new generations of indie moviemaking talent.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Past generations of Rancho Cordova technology workers helped build rockets that sent man to the moon, and while those jobs are now gone, the mayor and other AI supporters say training today's youth is crucial to remain relevant in the high-tech job market.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Sanfilippo is described as a fifth-generation commercial fisherman, fishing out of Gloucester in the Georges Bank.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
In 1980, Redford founded the Sundance Institute, the non-profit organization that now oversees the festival and, through year-round labs and workshops, has nurtured several new generations of indie moviemaking talent.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Past generations of Rancho Cordova technology workers helped build rockets that sent man to the moon, and while those jobs are now gone, the mayor and other AI supporters say training today's youth is crucial to remain relevant in the high-tech job market.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Sanfilippo is described as a fifth-generation commercial fisherman, fishing out of Gloucester in the Georges Bank.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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This $90 million investment will enable large-scale production of V-BATs in India to serve the needs of the Indian Armed Forces and also function as a global production hub, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots’ defensive production is also excellent, and names such as nose tackle Khyiris Tonga, linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and safety Craig Woodson (a rookie from Cal) wouldn’t be under the radar any longer with a seventh Lombardi trophy for the franchise.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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First found in the 1930s, this interpretation was later validated by a wide variety of laboratory experiments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The menu has shifted to more small plates and skewers, with meats like chicken, shrimp, fish and wagyu beef and a variety of different vegetables.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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But his new-Dior vibe this year felt fresh and unexpectedly cool—a more casual approach to awards season dressing, though still refined.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Zohran Mamdani successfully pulled off a longshot bid for mayor despite strong opposition from the Post and from The New York Times’ opinion section, largely by running a campaign fueled by circumventing old media with buzzy viral videos and stunts.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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One of her trademark additions to the resort was the expansion of youth activities and the creation of a children’s day camp.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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The administration also halted Biden-era contracts aimed at developing more protective COVID vaccines.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The double-digit rise in homelessness from 2022 to 2024 can be attributed to the end of COVID-era eviction moratoriums and emergency rental assistance programs, county officials said, which had kept many people housed during the pandemic.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The development is the latest as Syria's new leaders have struggled since toppling former President Bashar Assad in December 2024 to assert their full authority over the country torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The program required the developments to remain affordable for more than a half-century to receive the funding.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Funds for children in this category may not exceed 20% of the amount of money appropriated from the program fund for that school year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The majority of extremely low-income renters in Oklahoma are working, disabled or elderly, with those three categories making up 83% of extremely low-income renters.—
Jake Ramsey,
Oklahoma Watch,
4 Feb. 2026
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If passed, the bill would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bracelet wasn’t the only piece of period jewelry Robbie wore on the London carpet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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