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
The abundance of thorium and similar radioactive elements would have generated additional heat, driving temperature differences of several hundred degrees throughout the nearside mantle during the moon's early history.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 May 2025
While in-person sports betting decreased in 2024, mobile sports betting increased by around 50% and generated around $10.4 billion in revenue, according to the American Gaming Association.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
These aren't the first lawyers caught submitting briefs with fake citations generated by AI.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025
Some studio executives anticipate that the summer box office — which runs from the first weekend in May through Labor Day — will generate close to $3.75 billion in domestic ticket sales.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 May 2025
While in-person sports betting decreased in 2024, mobile sports betting increased by around 50% and generated around $10.4 billion in revenue, according to the American Gaming Association.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
These aren't the first lawyers caught submitting briefs with fake citations generated by AI.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025
Some studio executives anticipate that the summer box office — which runs from the first weekend in May through Labor Day — will generate close to $3.75 billion in domestic ticket sales.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generate
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Numerous artists were tapped to create art pieces on display throughout the hotel.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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As for tornado fatalities, this year, many of the twisters that caused deaths occurred in Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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O’Brien ranks 22nd in NCAA history in career caused turnovers with 160, which shatters Lacey Leigh Hentz’s previous school record of 146.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2025
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The new pope from Chicago brings some optimism that the city has an ally in a high place.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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But gathering so many different countries will always bring a political dimension to proceedings.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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The Lome, Togo native produced 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game over his lone season as a starter for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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However, research into the health benefits of the tart – also known as the sour, dwarf and, in the US, the Montmorency – cherry has produced some interesting results that warrant a closer look.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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The attack prompted the airport to briefly suspend flights.—
Tamar Michaelis,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Coincidentally, Robertson was the fighter who defeated her and prompted an in-Octagon retirement.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Additionally, if there are any steps that are confusing, now is the time to do the research or watch a video.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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