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
Researchers have become successful in generating electricity from compression using a flexible nylon-film device.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
The endorsement comes years after Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka, who later won a Nobel Prize for his stem cell research, first succeeded in generating iPS cells from mice in 2006.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The balloon knot in particular was a fan favorite, generating the loudest and most sustained laughter and the example most people remembered first.
—Ralph Jones, HubSpot, 20 Feb. 2026
Lending protocols, decentralized exchanges, and yield-generating platforms all require ETH for transaction fees and collateral.
—Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The Cavaliers took advantage, generating efficient looks early and maintaining control throughout.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Wind dominates, generating 19% of the EU’s electricity last year.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The regulatory approach California has adopted prioritizes transparency and disclosure rather than direct restrictions on model development, enabling innovation while generating information for future oversight.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This bill would allow for the construction and operation of energy-generating systems that produce energy from natural gas.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
The endorsement comes years after Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka, who later won a Nobel Prize for his stem cell research, first succeeded in generating iPS cells from mice in 2006.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The balloon knot in particular was a fan favorite, generating the loudest and most sustained laughter and the example most people remembered first.
—Ralph Jones, HubSpot, 20 Feb. 2026
Lending protocols, decentralized exchanges, and yield-generating platforms all require ETH for transaction fees and collateral.
—Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The Cavaliers took advantage, generating efficient looks early and maintaining control throughout.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Wind dominates, generating 19% of the EU’s electricity last year.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The regulatory approach California has adopted prioritizes transparency and disclosure rather than direct restrictions on model development, enabling innovation while generating information for future oversight.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This bill would allow for the construction and operation of energy-generating systems that produce energy from natural gas.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generating
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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The winds also gusted as high as 43 mph at San Diego International Airport, delaying 246 flights, and whipped up ocean waves that are expected to reach the 9- to 12-foot range this week at local beaches, potentially causing beach erosion.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And some say Mercor is causing job displacement, replacing stable full-time careers with gig work that will contribute to AI taking human jobs.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Meyer was charged with bringing a new rigor to negotiations with the league, and the current deal reflects some success.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tesla’s fledgling robotaxi service logged five new crashes in December and January, bringing the total to 14 since launching in Austin, Texas, last summer.—
Jordyn Grzelewski,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The near side has a thin crust, low topography and KREEP, a geochemical component rich in heat-producing radioactive elements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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These areas mimic a natural desert oasis environment, where trees are clumped together and left to grow naturally, producing fruit and nourishing the local wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Today, Korean beauty brands are sold widely in stores across America, including Costco, Target and Sephora – the latter in January 2026 signed a notable partnership with Olive Young, prompting the K-beauty retailer to open its own stores in the US for the first time this year.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson said advances in forensic testing excluded Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen as suspects, prompting an appeals court to dismiss their cases pending further investigation.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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The movie also offers a bunch of original Charli XCX tunes, spawning a soundtrack much better than the singer’s own lackluster mockumentary.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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That was the game that saw Perry ejected just a few minutes in, followed by him having to make the long walk from the rink to the dressing room at the Cotton Bowl, spawning a million memes in the process.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The problem with polls The consensus view among observers is that a small minority of Russians oppose the war, a slightly larger minority enthusiastically support the war, and the majority passively go along with what the state is doing.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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The military level is doing serious preparation.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Generating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generating. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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