GENERATING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

generating

verb

present participle of generate

as in creating

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 generating The jobs ratio used to select productions also favors animation since the category is often more labor-intensive than live-action, generating higher below-the-line spending relative to the total production budget. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 None of which precludes some of the erratic flows and structural fragilities that everyone is watching so closely from generating a bit of turbulence over the course of the summer. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026 Techniques include generating vivid narratives for improved name recall and creating memorable mnemonics for complex information. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth. — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 But these charts suggest that, so far, AI seems to be generating inflation in some areas. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Although reactors do not emit carbon dioxide while generating electricity, many depend on abundant supplies of cool water to operate efficiently. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026

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Plus, darker tones help muffle visual clutter, creating a calming mood that feels loads richer than your budget might suggest.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of creating

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King took a DNA test in May after prosecutors introduced the allegation in court filings, causing his trial to be delayed.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Another trip to Uptown on May 20-21, 1977, causing police to shut Lawrence Avenue down in both directions due to such commotion outside the Aragon Ballroom entrance.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of causing

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And this includes bringing more attention the particular deficit that women face in getting properly diagnosed and treated.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Despite his lack of starts and goal involvements, George impressed in his cameos, bringing pace and goal threat to the Everton attack.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of bringing

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Instead of producing energy from heat, as with the radiothermal generators found on deep-space probes like Voyager 2, the NanoTritium system generates electricity directly.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Tired of spending his days simply delighting in psychological torture and revenge, Lestat publicly chases the life of a famous rock star, writing and producing an album and performing in a cross-country tour while maintaining a fake vampire persona.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026

Definition of producing

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The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026
Robinson allegedly fled the scene on foot, prompting a massive manhunt.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of prompting

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Turbid inflows prove particularly disruptive in lakes where fish are spawning, as the dirty — and typically colder — water will push fish off their beds.

— David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
Sanford and Son ran for six seasons, spawning two spinoffs (Grady and Sanford Arms) as well as a sequel series (Sanford).

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

Definition of spawning

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Where looksmaxxing or sleepmaxxing push you to squeeze more results out of a habit, slowmaxxing asks you to squeeze more meaning out of doing less.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Crews doing the shoring work have to take precautions because their job is inherently risky, according to structural engineer Matthew Roblez.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

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