generators

plural of generator

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of generators Traffic lights were out at about 80 intersections, so city workers were using generators and placing stop signs at those intersections, the statement said. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026 One of the month’s biggest job generators was the leisure and hospitality sector, which added 62,000 jobs, after having posted job losses of 21,000 and 54,000 in July and June, respectively. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Some public transit buses and trains also run on diesel — and diesel generators are often used for backup or emergency power, if not central electricity sources in some remote parts of the world. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 Rules for hurricane generators Indian Creek has a specific provision governing emergency electrical generators and HVAC structures. Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Marketing teams are also frequently caving to the irresistible draw of text-to-video generators, a cutting of corners in ways that are both uninspired and easy to spot. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 Decades of corruption and mismanagement of the power sector have forced many businesses to use alternative sources, such as generators. Light Oriye Tamunotonye, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026 Even without the Spectre, these drives are clearly powerful grin generators that amp up the camaraderie already intrinsic to car culture—doing so one scenic and amenity-laden leg at a time. Iain MacAuley, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 The electricity harvested from the vehicle skin can run onboard systems, recharge battery banks, and reduce the fuel needed for auxiliary generators. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generators
Noun
  • Some men have posted content along these lines, but women make up the vast majority of creators posting about divorce.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The public institution released 41 new productions in the past year, spanning animation and documentaries and featuring creators and stories from across the country.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For the La Ligne founders, the outerwear is where enthusiasm runs especially high.
    Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The group of founders has also come together to cheer each other on, to exchange tips and growth strategies.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The nineteenth century saw authors in other countries (Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Norway) attempting to firm up their nationalist claims by ransacking popular ballads, rustic legends, and oral traditions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Knowing this, the study’s authors surmise these betel nut habits were self-reinforcing.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Generators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generators. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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