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as in creating
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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as in delivering
to bring forth from the womb
rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once
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as in making
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
a factory producing steel
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as in displaying
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 yielding
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Recent Examples of producing
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The panelists agreed that while Asia has abundant stories with global potential, the region is still quite different from Europe in funding network, co-producing, and distribution.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Producer/songwriter Andrew Watt‘s started off his wild year with Lady Gaga‘s smash Mayhem, co-producing and co-writing with Gaga, Cirkut, and others, and earning an executive producer credit alongside Gaga and Michael Polansky.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Rudin is producing the play with Barry Diller and Shawn, who is co-producing.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
In the time since, the Post has shed much of its former staff, some of whom have found success producing the same content on other platforms.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2017, Gregory booked a series regular role on ABC pilot Unit Zero, an action dramedy featuring Toni Collette and from Black-ish producing duo Kenya Barris and Lindsey Shockley.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Oshkosh Defense’s reputation for producing durable and dependable military vehicles is reflected in the PLS’s ability to operate reliably in demanding environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Buellton, California Just north of Santa Barbara and about 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton has a mild climate that's well-suited to producing pinot noir and chardonnay wines.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Even though the Dartmouth players, like other Ivy Leaguers, weren’t on athletic scholarships and didn’t play for a program known for producing NBA prospects, they were nonetheless deemed employees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2025
After flowering and producing seed in late spring, henbit dies, but its seedlings will emerge in fall to grow the population.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
On a team with serious expectations, Sheppard will need to deliver on his draft position and start producing.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Brian Bell and Sarah Bremner exec produced, with Jeremy Hindle, Sumaiya Kaveh, and Luca Borghese co-producing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The panelists agreed that while Asia has abundant stories with global potential, the region is still quite different from Europe in funding network, co-producing, and distribution.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Producer/songwriter Andrew Watt‘s started off his wild year with Lady Gaga‘s smash Mayhem, co-producing and co-writing with Gaga, Cirkut, and others, and earning an executive producer credit alongside Gaga and Michael Polansky.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Rudin is producing the play with Barry Diller and Shawn, who is co-producing.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Meet Nashville's new crime-fighting Clydesdale Metro Nashville mounted patrol officer Michael Douglas squeezed a three-foot-long rubber chicken, producing an increasingly louder and closer screeching sound to try and provoke a 1,700-pound Clydesdale named Ross.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
In the time since, the Post has shed much of its former staff, some of whom have found success producing the same content on other platforms.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2017, Gregory booked a series regular role on ABC pilot Unit Zero, an action dramedy featuring Toni Collette and from Black-ish producing duo Kenya Barris and Lindsey Shockley.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Oshkosh Defense’s reputation for producing durable and dependable military vehicles is reflected in the PLS’s ability to operate reliably in demanding environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Buellton, California Just north of Santa Barbara and about 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton has a mild climate that's well-suited to producing pinot noir and chardonnay wines.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Even though the Dartmouth players, like other Ivy Leaguers, weren’t on athletic scholarships and didn’t play for a program known for producing NBA prospects, they were nonetheless deemed employees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2025
After flowering and producing seed in late spring, henbit dies, but its seedlings will emerge in fall to grow the population.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
On a team with serious expectations, Sheppard will need to deliver on his draft position and start producing.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for producing
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From checking the latest from a favorite K-pop star to creating a soundtrack for a weekend road trip, ChatGPT handles the context and delivers relevant recommendations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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In susceptible people, the immune system reacts too strongly to minor exposures, creating chronic inflammation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bigfoot Forestry frames its work around that balance, advocating for practices that aim to protect ecological function while delivering practical, community-minded results.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, while some other big media groups, such as ITV and Fremantle, have battled the industry’s headwinds in the last couple years, Banijay Entertainment, whose parent company Banijay Group is listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange, has been delivering strong numbers.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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By law, half of the 20,000 available scholarships are required to go to families with no income cap, meaning even those making $1 million or more could qualify.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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While local residents hope a new plant could bring economic growth, unanswered questions about use of the additional land are making some uneasy.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gold also gains appeal when interest rates fall, as lower yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Yields on savings accounts and bonds decline, making non-yielding assets like gold more attractive.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Although no policies were violated, auditors recommended stronger vetting for revenue-generating contracts, which often escape scrutiny.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Versant last month filed its first financial reckoning with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and while the breakaway entity is still generating plenty of cash, the flow has been disrupted by the ongoing rash of customer defections.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Martin Odegaard hobbling off the Emirates pitch for the third time in as many starts would have frustrated Mikel Arteta, but having Martin Zubimendi waiting in the wings is a luxury any manager would dream of.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Why does one hard working fan have to buy seven different versions of an album instead of just having all of the songs be on one complete album?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rather than mimicking the human form, the robot is engineered to perform efficiently on manufacturing floors, from machine tending to material transport, addressing real-world automation challenges.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Producing new versions of these vaccines requires not only manufacturing but also rigorous clinical testing to confirm their safety and effectiveness.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Producing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/producing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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