as in created
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 generated
This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
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Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
The group generated sufficiently well on its only opportunity, but Tarasov made a save on a point-blank Zibanejad shot, then managed to get his glove in the way of a Chris Kreider rebound attempt.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
Each transcript generated by the tool is searchable down to specific timestamps, allowing reporters to pinpoint precisely where particular statements occur.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The scientists found that when the mice were eating the high sugar diet, the neurons released beta-endorphin, an endogenous opioid — one generated within your body.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
At the time of publication, the post had generated more than 5,000 comments, many expressing anger and frustration, and had been shared more than 3,000 times.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 4 Mar. 2025
Teams that adopted paradoxical frames and were highly motivated to seek knowledge generated more innovative ideas by engaging with diverse perspectives, compared to teams that avoided contradictions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
The group generated sufficiently well on its only opportunity, but Tarasov made a save on a point-blank Zibanejad shot, then managed to get his glove in the way of a Chris Kreider rebound attempt.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
Each transcript generated by the tool is searchable down to specific timestamps, allowing reporters to pinpoint precisely where particular statements occur.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The scientists found that when the mice were eating the high sugar diet, the neurons released beta-endorphin, an endogenous opioid — one generated within your body.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
At the time of publication, the post had generated more than 5,000 comments, many expressing anger and frustration, and had been shared more than 3,000 times.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 4 Mar. 2025
Teams that adopted paradoxical frames and were highly motivated to seek knowledge generated more innovative ideas by engaging with diverse perspectives, compared to teams that avoided contradictions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generated
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The social equity impact brand 40 Tons created a large activation and live podcast in collaboration with Core Cannabis Museum and many sponsor organizations.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Revised Reporting Deadlines For companies created or registered before January 1, 2024, the deadline to file initial beneficial ownership reports has been extended to January 13, 2025.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
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Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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The record is produced by Bad Bunny’s frequent collaborators, La Paciencia, MAG and Tainy, along with Big Jay and Saox.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Indian Lake region was the hardest hit by storms that spawned nine tornadoes across the state that day.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
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The film, which centers on a group of teen girls who share a pair of mysterious jeans, grossed $42 million worldwide and spawned a 2008 sequel.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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