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
At the core of the system is the ability to read ErrPs generated in the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The Warriors generated a slew of open looks, but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that their ball movement created.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
And that energy is generated in space.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Bob Johnson’s death generated an outpouring of support.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
The company also generated more than $4 billion in free cash flow in 2025 and continues returning capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Some legislators are trying to change the law after two shocking child abuse cases in Waterbury and New Britain that generated major headlines.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Every year, the data generated from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ survey of households is synced up with fuller estimates from the Census Bureau.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The Warriors generated a slew of open looks, but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that their ball movement created.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
And that energy is generated in space.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Bob Johnson’s death generated an outpouring of support.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
The company also generated more than $4 billion in free cash flow in 2025 and continues returning capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Some legislators are trying to change the law after two shocking child abuse cases in Waterbury and New Britain that generated major headlines.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Every year, the data generated from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ survey of households is synced up with fuller estimates from the Census Bureau.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generated
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And that’s the exact advantage Mansfield Summit’s smothering defense created in the Class 5A Division II state championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Those bits of adversity, especially the loss to New Orleans, caused many fans to believe the season was over.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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After the parade, trains temporarily bypassed the Broadway station because of heavy crowds, which had caused delays earlier in the day.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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In Season 1, confronted with overdoses, drownings, and a host of other crises great and small, the team nevertheless found time to deliver the soapiness that the best medical series have always brought.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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At last, the alien—brought wonderfully to life, with an amusingly robotic voice and skittery movements, by the puppeteer James Ortiz—can tell his story.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The team’s suspicion grew stronger when Jo abruptly ended his second interview, logging off midconversation when prompted to share his screen.—
Lisa Cavazuti,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Former employees have alleged a toxic workplace environment and an aggressive management style that even prompted a warning from the county’s human resources department.—
Jodi Balma,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The crack spread is the difference between the price of crude oil and the price of products produced from it, like gasoline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The first half produced 15 total fouls and three yellow cards.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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The film went on to be one of the top three highest-grossing Korean films of its year and spawned remakes across Asia, including versions in China, Vietnam and India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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The hotel that spawned not only a global brand but an entire genre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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