1
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
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
The producing team also underscored the film’s potential impact.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The menu blends California cooking, hyper-seasonal produce, and Japanese technique into dishes of remarkable depth.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The group manages the flow of electricity by balancing demand versus what’s being generated, which means there are times where excess electricity is being produced.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
The producing team also underscored the film’s potential impact.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Magnolia’s restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries always prioritize seasonal produce and flavors, and this season is no different—you’ll spot dozens and dozens of brand new comfort dishes and drinks to try.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The menu blends California cooking, hyper-seasonal produce, and Japanese technique into dishes of remarkable depth.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for produce
Verb
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As the respiratory virus season arrives, some still worry that so many statements and counter-statements about vaccines will ultimately create a chilling effect.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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These confrontations positioned Kirk as accessible and confident in his polarizing beliefs and created a sense of intellectual challenge that appealed to competitive young students.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The defense did give the offense one more chance, when on third-and-9 with two minutes left, Murray had all day and hit Zay Jones but couldn’t hold on as Stout delivered the hit.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks to the group of world leaders on Tuesday.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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What makes addressUSA different AddressUSA does more than guess.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ekitike has displayed that in his general play but also his goal celebrations — like the talking hand gesture in the Community Shield, when speculation over Isak’s arrival was still feverish, or his bow in the Merseyside derby — and dancing to his song post-match.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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An electronic board displays a share price of the Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on March 4, 2024.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Much of that production came as the Eagles mounted their second-half comeback.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Palmieri has stepped up over the last couple of seasons, but the Islanders need more production.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Done right, these collaborations not only generate hype, but pay off.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Morrisey hasn’t withdrawn his executive order, which conflicts with the state’s immunization law, and has generated confusion and uncertainty.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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Before the outbreak this year, state records showed that Arizona did not have more than 46 measles cases in a year since 1991, according to the newspaper.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump does have a long history of suing media companies, including a handful of successful lawsuits filed on the 2024 campaign trail and since entering office in January.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The company, which manufactures memory chips, announced earnings and revenue for its fiscal first quarter that beat expectations as demand for artificial intelligence hardware remains strong.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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By ceding possession in their own half and inviting the opposition into their own third, City are manufacturing space for Haaland to run into in a way that is not possible when dominating territory.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produce. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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