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
Public estimates suggest the company generates roughly US$3 million in annual revenue and employs about 25 people.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
This causes a blast of high-energy radiation called a gamma-ray burst (GRB), a final screech of gravitational waves, and sends out a spray of neutron-rich matter, which allows a process to occur that generates very heavy but unstable elements.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
That company generates about $6 million per quarter.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Last week, Google released a beta version of Genie 3, an AI program that generates video game worlds requested by users.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
And while that oversight generates a mountain of paperwork documenting the fraud, virtually no one faces more serious consequences than a ban from the apps.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Consider using a password manager, which securely stores and generates complex passwords, reducing the risk of password reuse.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The survey, which generates estimates based on samples of households across the country, is the primary single source of detailed data about all of the nation’s more than 342 million people.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
That is especially ominous given San Francisco’s pitching staff generates a ton of grounders.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
This causes a blast of high-energy radiation called a gamma-ray burst (GRB), a final screech of gravitational waves, and sends out a spray of neutron-rich matter, which allows a process to occur that generates very heavy but unstable elements.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
That company generates about $6 million per quarter.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Last week, Google released a beta version of Genie 3, an AI program that generates video game worlds requested by users.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
And while that oversight generates a mountain of paperwork documenting the fraud, virtually no one faces more serious consequences than a ban from the apps.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Consider using a password manager, which securely stores and generates complex passwords, reducing the risk of password reuse.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The survey, which generates estimates based on samples of households across the country, is the primary single source of detailed data about all of the nation’s more than 342 million people.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
That is especially ominous given San Francisco’s pitching staff generates a ton of grounders.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generates
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Unlike regular food containers, the ProKeeper creates a tighter seal by pressing up against the guac to keep it green for days (and plenty of tortilla chips) to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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That restriction creates a dysfunctional cycle that ultimately contributes to back pain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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But one recent study published in JAMA Cardiology uncovered some potentially lifesaving guidance that could help women with aortic regurgitation—a common condition where the heart’s valve doesn’t close properly and causes blood to flow backward and fill the left ventricle—receive treatment sooner.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Feb. 2026
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How can anybody be that jealous and what causes it?—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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In Fennell’s version, Cathy’s brother is dead by the time her father brings home a selectively mute boy, whom Cathy chooses to name Heathcliff after her deceased brother.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Overall, Mayor Castillo brings experience, clarity, and drive to the role.—
Thomas Good,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Tim Federle created the series and executive produces via Chorus Boy Productions.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Washington also exective produces for her Simpson Street banner alongside Pilar Savone.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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That sort of spacing usually prompts a team to go with five starting pitchers and eight men in the bullpen.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The caution prompts most of the field to head down pit road to fuel up.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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So, what does a 127-year-old wine taste like?—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ward and Ausere said UConn does a great job supporting the club, helping pay for rigs, jumps and wind tunnel time.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Generates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generates. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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