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
And finally… ▶️ Stunning rainbow cloud No, this surreal image isn’t AI-generated.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Some have gone further, conducting video interviews through deepfake technology where the face on the other side of the call has been digitally generated in real time.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 May 2026
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, found that Vancouver’s tax generated roughly 1% of total city tax revenue.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Some have gone further, conducting video interviews through deepfake technology where the face on the other side of the call has been digitally generated in real time.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 May 2026
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, found that Vancouver’s tax generated roughly 1% of total city tax revenue.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generate
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Wilson worked alongside stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn and the Oscar de la Renta team to create a custom gown featuring tiny Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and scattered throughout the design, according to Vogue.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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On the planet, the Mandalorians encounter Gideon, who is revealed to have created clones of himself.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the noses of many people and often do not cause problems.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 5th House of Creativity, bringing fresh language, playful ideas, and more courage around self expression.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The holiday weekend brought even more people into the city.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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No wonder that, in the 1940s, France produced ~2B gallons of wine annually, while the US made ~150m gallons.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Honda Center became a noisy barn and not just because of the sound system or prompting from the in-house DJ.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The movement also points to San Jose State volleyball player Blair Fleming, whose presence on the court sparked national controversy and prompted opponents to forfeit matches over safety concerns and the integrity of the women’s category.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The advantage that Republicans might hope to obtain by this November, could, hypothetically, grow even more if the Democrats did nothing before 2028.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Isn’t that what a team captain would do?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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