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 neutrino’s connection to such weighty matters rests on the fact that basically every fundamental matter-generating process also makes antimatter in equal numbers.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Implement a process to allow residents to opt out of paper bills and pay property taxes online (as simple as shopping online via a smartphone) — generating more revenue at lower costs to tax payers.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Giacomo, a 50-1 shot, wins the Kentucky Derby, running down a game Afleet Alex in the final strides and generating a huge payoff.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
But my religious upbringing included a system for generating good karma.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The Cannes session, presented with the support of IEFTF, will showcase the Brazil pilot findings and set the strategic framework for a dedicated support platform to grow revenue-generating audiences for African cinema globally.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 May 2026
Two of the four generating units at the plant have already been converted, Bowlin said.
—Angela Palermo
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
There’s no fixed recipe, which is part of why the trend keeps generating fresh content.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Certainly its location at the historic former post office downtown is generating plenty of enthusiasm.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Implement a process to allow residents to opt out of paper bills and pay property taxes online (as simple as shopping online via a smartphone) — generating more revenue at lower costs to tax payers.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Giacomo, a 50-1 shot, wins the Kentucky Derby, running down a game Afleet Alex in the final strides and generating a huge payoff.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
But my religious upbringing included a system for generating good karma.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The Cannes session, presented with the support of IEFTF, will showcase the Brazil pilot findings and set the strategic framework for a dedicated support platform to grow revenue-generating audiences for African cinema globally.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 May 2026
Two of the four generating units at the plant have already been converted, Bowlin said.
—Angela Palermo
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
There’s no fixed recipe, which is part of why the trend keeps generating fresh content.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Certainly its location at the historic former post office downtown is generating plenty of enthusiasm.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generating
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This unique board lets even the most stressed mother unwind by creating beautiful works of art without paint or ink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The brand is dedicated to creating certified organic skincare that’s actually effective.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy in April, causing the former NBA MVP to miss the first three games of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Minimal processing includes safety steps to reduce disease-causing bacteria, as well as physical processing such as removing shells, cutting, freezing, grinding, and fermenting.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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The two firms are bringing an existing $20 million emerging markets debt fund – launched in 2025 with Friday Industries – to the joint platform, with approximately $100 million of qualified pipeline at closing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Squeri moved Amex away from the long-standing industry playbook which entailed bringing customers in with low-cost cards, then graduating them to premium products.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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But in 2003, it was considered too degraded to be capable of producing a match using methods available at the time.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The technology deposits conductive and dielectric inks simultaneously, producing integrated 3D electronic structures with micro-scale precision.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The exchanges grew increasingly heated as Pratt repeatedly attacked Raman’s homelessness proposals, prompting Raman to accuse Pratt and Bass of focusing more on attacking her than debating one another.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The 1982 toy became a phenomenon, spawning the Masters of the Universe franchise with over 125 million toys sold in three years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Santa Fe burrito is a genuine pleasure—more restrained, built on a smaller scale, with green chile doing the complex, vegetal, low-burning work that other versions might leave to salsa—though, again, the tortilla serves its contents, rather than the hosannas going the other way.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Deserted mall ‘semi-apocalyptic’ While there have been no signs of mass social unrest in Russia, and other malls including the giant Aviapark in northwest Moscow appear to be doing good business, several workers at Goodzone described to CNN with concern the increasingly minimal foot traffic there.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Generating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generating. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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