generators

plural of generator

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of generators Berkshire Hathaway in 2016 bought Precision Castparts, a manufacturer for products used in turbines, which are the main component in electrical generators. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Diesel is the backbone of the nation’s economy, fueling things that range from construction machinery to school buses to backup generators for grocery stores. Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026 War’s impact Last winter produced severe cold snaps that scrambled the region’s power grid, forcing generators to rely on expensive supplies of oil to keep plants running. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 The site was converted into a detention center within eight days by setting up tents and generators. Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 The stock soared 19% after the generator maker struck a deal with Amazon to supply backup power generators for its data centers. Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generators
Noun
  • This is where smaller creators can become particularly interesting to brands.
    Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • These notable achievements were coupled with moments of remembrance for legendary actors and creators, like Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara, among many others.
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For founders whose identity is tied to the industry, that can be harder than expected.
    Mike McIsaac CPA, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The company was started in Florida in 1997, but its founders cashed out more than a decade ago.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The authors flagged it as a short communication rather than a large clinical trial, meaning more research is needed to confirm long-term effects and best protocols.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The report’s authors said this raises the stakes of slow decision-making and operational transformation.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Generators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generators. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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