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generate

verb

ˈje-nə-ˌrāt How to pronounce generate (audio)
Definition of generatenext
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 Both books combine new, headline-generating reporting with intel Wickersham has gathered over decades covering football. — Aaron Reiss, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Along the way, temperatures have grown hotter and pipes have gotten larger, both of which increase the electricity generated by each well. — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 The problem is that moving huge quantities of information electrically can consume significant power and generate heat. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 The tour was a phenomenal success, generating more than $400 million in box office revenue. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generate
  1. create
  2. cause
  3. bring
  4. produce
  5. prompt
  6. do
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  • And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cardiac arrhythmia ablation, according to the British Heart Foundation, is when heat or cold energy is used to create tiny scars in the heart to block faulty signals and restore a typical heartbeat.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of create
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  • The president has opposed such efforts to constrain AI and claims that doing so could cause China to eclipse America on the technology.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But during a massive internal update, performance art is often the first thing that causes suffering.
    — Patrick Murphy, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cause
Verb
  • The Toronto International Film Festival is in full swing as Hollywood brings its awards-ready finest as well as populist fare to the Great White North.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Mercury opposes imaginative Neptune, bringing plenty of creative energy but less agreement about the details.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of bring
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  • When the ball was on target, not only was it was caught, but receivers produced nearly 60 percent of Iowa’s pass yards after the catch.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • That target remains well beyond simply producing a larger processor.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of produce
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  • Coach Nick Sirianni needed a new offensive coordinator for the fifth consecutive season after the offense’s regression in 2025 prompted the biggest change of the Sirianni era.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The president gave them until this week to comply, prompting fear among migrant communities.
    — Michael Kaloki, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of prompt
Verb
  • In fact, Hal does so almost immediately so John can use his artistic skills to create a complex tunneling device for burrowing beneath the compound.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As the business grows, employee owners' ESOP accounts do, too, without contributing a cent.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of do

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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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