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
Meanwhile, video-generating software like OpenAI’s Sora showcase the inevitability that AI content will funnel into the mainstream.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
But while the plants are generating increasingly widespread enthusiasm, dark events are beginning to overshadow the news.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The rest had to be paid in regular currency, generating more revenue for the firm.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The outperformance is a return to form for Apple, whose cash-generating prowess and rock-solid balance sheet have in past bouts of turbulence left it relatively unscathed.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Evotrex says its product will be the first power-generating RV trailer in the world.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
But the system is currently optimized for exclusivity, concentrating wealth and generating resentment.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The movie, an exploration of postpartum depression and based on Ariana Harwicz's 2017 novel of the same name, is generating early Oscar buzz.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Placement on Today’s Top Hits has been estimated to boost streams by nearly 20 million, generating up to $163,000 in royalties.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
But while the plants are generating increasingly widespread enthusiasm, dark events are beginning to overshadow the news.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The rest had to be paid in regular currency, generating more revenue for the firm.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The outperformance is a return to form for Apple, whose cash-generating prowess and rock-solid balance sheet have in past bouts of turbulence left it relatively unscathed.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Evotrex says its product will be the first power-generating RV trailer in the world.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
But the system is currently optimized for exclusivity, concentrating wealth and generating resentment.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The movie, an exploration of postpartum depression and based on Ariana Harwicz's 2017 novel of the same name, is generating early Oscar buzz.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Placement on Today’s Top Hits has been estimated to boost streams by nearly 20 million, generating up to $163,000 in royalties.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generating
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More than a foot of snow fell in Chicago within a few hours early Monday, creating dangerous travel conditions.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, The Roybal School of Film and Television Magnet, also a fund of EIF, also joined as a new partnership school of the Mentorship Program, creating a path for Roybal students to become mentees.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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What To Know Most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which Kalmaegi hit on Tuesday after roaring in from the Pacific, bringing torrential rains, powerful winds and extensive flooding, the Associated Press (AP) reported.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Naturally, Meredith completely denies this and says that Britani is only bringing this up because her own relationship is such a disaster.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Hawks then went out and outscored the Lakers 14-2 in fast-break points in a third quarter that saw Atlanta’s lead balloon to 28, prompting Redick to bench his entire starting lineup of Dončić, Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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That same evening, Reich and Gay were reported missing, prompting an all-night search by water and air.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Back to the Future was a massive success, spawning two sequels, while Family Ties ended in 1989.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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But that’s what a player should be doing.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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This year, the majority of players have been wearing poppies on their shirts from October 23 through to November 11, though individuals are free to decide against doing so.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Generating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generating. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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