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 These new pieces strike other satellites and rockets, generating even more debris faster than atmospheric drag can remove it. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 OpenAI's new Astra model is generating a ton of buzz and shining a bullish light on two of the Club's chipmakers, according to Jim Cramer . — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Their method of generating multiple surface temperature forecasts to represent the range of possible outcomes also has a habit of producing snapshots where the global average temperature is higher or lower. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026 Over the next 30 months, the 10,000+ flights that pass through it during trial hours will be required to adjust their altitudes to avoid generating contrails. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 Both books combine new, headline-generating reporting with intel Wickersham has gathered over decades covering football. — Aaron Reiss, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 The tour was a phenomenal success, generating more than $400 million in box office revenue. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 As a result, business development priorities are shifting from simply generating more outreach and information to creating immediate value, building credibility and earning trust throughout a longer buying journey. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 What we’re left with is a system for producing conflict, a machine for generating chaos. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Mothers of young children everywhere should put their supportive efforts into reaching out to their families, friends and communities, creating cooperative groups that can offer help to struggling parents.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of creating

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One lap later, Leclerc crashed out dramatically at Monza’s final corner, causing the race to be suspended and leaving him in need of a precautionary check up at the track’s medical center.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
This includes probing the nature of dark matter, the invisible sort of matter that somehow dominates the universe, and dark energy, the mysterious force causing the expansion of our universe to accelerate.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of causing

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Players partnered with brands including Head, Adidas, Nike, Fila, Ellesse and even Coca Cola bringing their names and signatures to everything from rackets and sneakers to wristbands and warm-up gear.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
The man was rescued from a hydropower tunnel, according to a social media post by the country’s prime minister’s office, bringing the total to three workers pulled alive from the Trishuli hydropower project.

— Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of bringing

Verb

That target remains well beyond simply producing a larger processor.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Centuries before the internet infiltrated almost every aspect of daily life, Swift described how scientific and technological advances could lead to chronic distraction by producing an obsession with what could be rather than what is.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of producing

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Drawings, like dreams, can often feel open-ended, prompting a multiplicity of thoughts.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
But at the last moment, the defense attorney sprung up from his chair to argue a Hail Mary in a final effort to avert a mistrial, prompting a court officer to hold out his hand to signal the jurors should not yet enter the courtroom.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of prompting

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The format was part talk show, part first date, and the tone was often flirtatious and awkward, spawning several viral moments over the years.

— Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite a mixed reception from critics upon its release, Cruel Intentions has since become a cult classic, spawning a prequel, a sequel, a jukebox musical, and a TV series.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

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