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
  • Why data centers are becoming a political issue For years, politicians in both parties largely celebrated data centers as job creators and economic development projects.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • About a quarter of its $1 million in TikTok Shop sales so far in 2026 originated from livestreams, where the company hosts its own selling shows and works with affiliate creators on the popular social media app.
    Ryan Baker, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One of its founders, Matthew Wauters, is also the founder and CEO of Bonnell.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • After a successful return to New York Fashion Week last season, the Public School New York founders are raising the volume as their fall collection hits stores.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The authors specifically pointed to gaps in funding for the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
    Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Our judges include some of today’s most influential creators and thinkers, including award-winning authors Jason Reynolds & Angie Thomas and writer and speaker Bartunde Thurston.
    USA TODAY Network Staff Reports, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Generators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generators. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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