as in creates
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 generates
The next step is urgent implementation so this policy creates meaningful change, expands homeownership, generates city revenue, helps schools struggling with enrollment and meets housing needs without harming existing residents.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
These liquids are pumped into a central unit, where a chemical reaction generates electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
In addition to its negotiation deals, Delivrd also generates revenue from social media ads and brand partnerships.
—Tomislav Mikula, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In Florida, a home purchase adds $133,560 to the economy and generates two jobs, the report says.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The chain eventually expanded to other nameplates — Banana Republic and Old Navy — and now generates more than $15 billion in sales globally.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
According to the current state treasurer, California generates approximately $2 trillion in annual revenue.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
To use it, the guest just needs to upload a selfie, and the technology generates face recognition data to identify them at the arena.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Mining generates large quantities of toxic waste and wastewater containing heavy metals, acids and radioactive residues.
—Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
These liquids are pumped into a central unit, where a chemical reaction generates electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
In addition to its negotiation deals, Delivrd also generates revenue from social media ads and brand partnerships.
—Tomislav Mikula, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In Florida, a home purchase adds $133,560 to the economy and generates two jobs, the report says.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The chain eventually expanded to other nameplates — Banana Republic and Old Navy — and now generates more than $15 billion in sales globally.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
According to the current state treasurer, California generates approximately $2 trillion in annual revenue.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
To use it, the guest just needs to upload a selfie, and the technology generates face recognition data to identify them at the arena.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Mining generates large quantities of toxic waste and wastewater containing heavy metals, acids and radioactive residues.
—Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generates
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, doing too much creates confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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In that one, a high-profile divorce case between tech titan Morgan Henderson (West) and international film star Carla Duval (Sienna Miller) causes shockwaves.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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In the western hemisphere the hantavirus typically causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a potentially deadly infection.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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That shift brings wiring and connectivity into greater focus within the broader conversation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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As global warming brings shorter winters and earlier thaws, trees start flowering—and therefore producing pollen—earlier in the spring.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The computerized analysis produces polygenic risk scores using complex algorithms developed from years of genetic research on large databases.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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This method of risk-reduction produces better results than corporations focusing on a small number of internal programs.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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In Episode 5, the advent (finally) of a Celebrity Amazing Race prompts her daughter, DJ (Kaitlin Olsen), to strongarm Deborah into participating in the reality show.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The discovery of water in the Shackleton Crater near the lunar south pole subsequently prompts the US to build the Jamestown base, turbo-charging the space race in the process.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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“Generates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generates. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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