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as in production
the act or instance of producing something
Our economy relies on the generation of new ideas. The organization has turned its focus toward the generation of solar energy.
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as in variety
a group or class of things that are developed from an earlier type
The automaker is set to release the newest generation of electric vehicles.
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Recent Examples of generation
Paz came to power in November, ending almost 20 years of uninterrupted rule by Bolivia’s Movement Toward Socialism party, or MAS, which delivered the country's worst economic crisis in a generation.
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ABC News, 20 June 2026
Peterson said Common’s appeal spans generations because of the substance and message found throughout his music.
—J.m. Banks
june 20, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
The next chapter is about taking that same attitude and putting it in front of a new generation, on their terms, in their cities, in their culture.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
The last update for AirPods Pro 3 was two months ago, but was restricted to the third-generation of Pro AirPods only.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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ABC News, 20 June 2026
Peterson said Common’s appeal spans generations because of the substance and message found throughout his music.
—J.m. Banks
june 20, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
The next chapter is about taking that same attitude and putting it in front of a new generation, on their terms, in their cities, in their culture.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
The last update for AirPods Pro 3 was two months ago, but was restricted to the third-generation of Pro AirPods only.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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In March 2026, Musk announced a plan to build the largest chip production facility in the world, in Texas.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Guests can also access nearby sister resort Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit, which features kids and teens clubs and a variety of family-friendly activities, and food and beverage outlets.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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While at Fortress, Adamolekun visited a variety of Red Lobster restaurants in secret to assess them.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Trump first pushed for the creation of the garden in 2020 through an executive order so that it could be completed by July 4, 2026.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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So, without further ado, here is the ballot for the other sports/colleges category.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The Union’s move is a small reversal of a decades-long trend away from scholastic sports as a soccer development tool.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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Dad’s story was understandably relegated to the D-section alongside the obits of a theater producer and a union labor attorney.—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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All seven bridges along the trail were replaced, a new boardwalk was added near the lake, and crews reconstructed large sections of trail damaged by debris flows and flooding.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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