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
Although no policies were violated, auditors recommended stronger vetting for revenue-generating contracts, which often escape scrutiny.
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Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Versant last month filed its first financial reckoning with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and while the breakaway entity is still generating plenty of cash, the flow has been disrupted by the ongoing rash of customer defections.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Wineries—and businesses in general—have the responsibility and the tools to adapt their business models toward a common goal, prioritizing long-term vision and generating a positive impact on people and the environment.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The chain is generating the same reaction in Finneytown, a suburban Cincinnati neighborhood where a new Dutch Bros on Winton Road is causing locals to pick sides.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Azarakhsh Jalalvand of Princeton University, the paper’s lead author, compares the concept to an AI watching a silent movie and generating a full soundtrack purely from the visual information.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Hollywood has already tested AI waters with the de-aging of certain actors or generating complex visual effects in film and TV series.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
His time in Cleveland is known for generating far more headlines off the field than wins — or even starts — on the field.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
For some 40 years, the land has sat unused, generating little tax revenue and posing as an eyesore.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Versant last month filed its first financial reckoning with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and while the breakaway entity is still generating plenty of cash, the flow has been disrupted by the ongoing rash of customer defections.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Wineries—and businesses in general—have the responsibility and the tools to adapt their business models toward a common goal, prioritizing long-term vision and generating a positive impact on people and the environment.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The chain is generating the same reaction in Finneytown, a suburban Cincinnati neighborhood where a new Dutch Bros on Winton Road is causing locals to pick sides.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Azarakhsh Jalalvand of Princeton University, the paper’s lead author, compares the concept to an AI watching a silent movie and generating a full soundtrack purely from the visual information.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Hollywood has already tested AI waters with the de-aging of certain actors or generating complex visual effects in film and TV series.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
His time in Cleveland is known for generating far more headlines off the field than wins — or even starts — on the field.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
For some 40 years, the land has sat unused, generating little tax revenue and posing as an eyesore.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generating
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From checking the latest from a favorite K-pop star to creating a soundtrack for a weekend road trip, ChatGPT handles the context and delivers relevant recommendations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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In susceptible people, the immune system reacts too strongly to minor exposures, creating chronic inflammation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Scores of employees put their houses on the market at once, causing prices to drop and sales to slow.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Salmon said his counselor suggested his attraction to men was his father’s fault because his job kept him away from home a lot, causing Salmon to identify more with his mother.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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My record includes bringing major sports franchises like the Heat, Marlins and Panthers; building police substations; crafting the SMART Plan; winning single-member district reforms; and funding after-school programs with private dollars.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Demanding responsibilities in assisting his mom with bills, helping care for his sisters, bringing order to the house.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Meet Nashville's new crime-fighting Clydesdale Metro Nashville mounted patrol officer Michael Douglas squeezed a three-foot-long rubber chicken, producing an increasingly louder and closer screeching sound to try and provoke a 1,700-pound Clydesdale named Ross.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the time since, the Post has shed much of its former staff, some of whom have found success producing the same content on other platforms.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Many affected residents and business owners lacked flood insurance, prompting calls for financial support.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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After a photo of Gilbert showing her inside a crate began to spread online, people reported the vendor to local law enforcement, prompting an evaluation by Warren County Animal Control.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The series, which also included Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, ran for eight seasons, ending in 1968 and spawning multiple spin-offs.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give Amorim a full season, and losing to Sunderland was not regarded as terminal, doing so would have brought immense pressure.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing on this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Generating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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