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
Instead, the character inspired by her own love story is played by Hacks star Megan Stalter, with a cast of up-and-comers rounding out the ensemble of the Netflix comedy-drama that’s sure to generate plenty of conversation.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 July 2025
The group allegedly used the identities of more than 60 individuals who lived in the U.S. to generate nearly $7 million for the North Korean government from more than 300 U.S. companies.
—CBS News, 1 July 2025
Google signed a deal to buy power generated through nuclear fusion, only the second such agreement to use the as-yet-unviable technology.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
During the project’s announcement, supporters touted the opportunity AI will bring to China to further its cultural message globally and generate new work for creatives.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 July 2025
The group allegedly used the identities of more than 60 individuals who lived in the U.S. to generate nearly $7 million for the North Korean government from more than 300 U.S. companies.
—CBS News, 1 July 2025
Google signed a deal to buy power generated through nuclear fusion, only the second such agreement to use the as-yet-unviable technology.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
During the project’s announcement, supporters touted the opportunity AI will bring to China to further its cultural message globally and generate new work for creatives.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
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To the frustration of many fans, the former UConn guard—the 30th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft—was cut after two preseason games, showing the conundrum that current roster limits create for player development.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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The levels of perspective framework developed by Dr. Daniel Kim, who's an advisor for my company, brings mental models to the surface for alignment so that organizations can create the right systemic structures.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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America keeps producing more effectively and efficiently: This is progress, growth and prosperity.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Shildt also knows that the biggest issue creating the team’s biggest issue is that on more nights than not, the top four hitters in the lineup have not been able to produce at the level the team needs them to.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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But other types of pain and soreness should prompt you to take a different action, whether that’s to take a few days of recovery or seek medical treatment.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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Pictures from the TikTok video that prompted Felipe to visit the emergency room.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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The way to do it is with judicious use of strong contrast colours, and that’s exactly what Nike has done here, with those pinks, blues and reds underneath the armpits and down the side of the shorts.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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