chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gen
Noun
  • Be sure to check out our buying advice, tips, and news on media streaming devices for more info.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That display provides basic info like the time, radio, weather, and speed while managing to remain both inconspicuous and beautiful.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Northwest Arkansas Community College continues to monitor classes for nonparticipating students, who are dropped from the enrollment count once they are identified, according to information provided by the college.
    Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
    Abreanna Blose, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This is a developing story and will be updated.
    Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gen. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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