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
Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
According to the letters, industrial sludge material generated from the mill's operations had been spread on multiple farm fields in Stella at least since 1996.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Courier Journal digital producer.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most beloved and commercially successful properties in the world, having generated over $80 billion in retail sales.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
With every collision, more space debris is generated, and the likelihood of further collisions increases exponentially.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The Royals generated a late rally in the seventh.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
According to the letters, industrial sludge material generated from the mill's operations had been spread on multiple farm fields in Stella at least since 1996.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Courier Journal digital producer.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most beloved and commercially successful properties in the world, having generated over $80 billion in retail sales.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
With every collision, more space debris is generated, and the likelihood of further collisions increases exponentially.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The Royals generated a late rally in the seventh.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generated
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Iamaleava created a ritual of sorts on third downs.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The visit brought tens of thousands of visitors to the Royal Oak basilica.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The role ultimately brought Judge, Altschuler and Krinsky to Silicon Valley and the culture of technologists.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, some industry critics have said Peloton's equipment isn't appropriate for gym settings because the machines can't handle higher frequency use, which prompted the company to create a more durable lineup.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tragedies that prompted action The shift follows lawsuits tied to teen suicides.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With Gein, Murphy has produced a story that weighs in on an existing urgent conversation happening right now.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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So far this season, the Atlantic Ocean's hurricane basin has produced four hurricanes and five tropical storms.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yates then made an issue of it on the podcast, which spawned an interesting discussion with Kiper.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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What started as a daily ritual for millions of listeners has spawned a digital empire for the sisters.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Generated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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