as in creators
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the French painter Paul Cézanne is considered to be one of the principal generators of modern art
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Recent Examples of generators
Cummins is benefiting from the AI boom as a maker of backup generators for data centers.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In March, the Maryland Department of the Environment approved an air permit for the Frederick data center project, allowing for emergency backup generators to be installed at the site.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Kelly already has support from a majority of the 13 county commissioners to build a complex that would include offices, repair shops and storage for the fleet of Caterpillar generators and heavy machinery that Kelly currently sells and services in Doral.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
The flight data recorder stopped recording when the plane’s generators lost power at 26,000 feet and did not capture the final moments of the crash, according to the report.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Some of its generators are being converted to natural gas which will preserve about 100 existing jobs.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 2 May 2026
Currently, many campers use generators for larger vehicle setups, which can be noisy during the night for nearby tent campers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Cellphone towers in Africa have traditionally been powered by diesel generators, often large industrial units that require operators to manually refuel them.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
These include sectors where battery-electric solutions often struggle as a result of weight, range limitations, and charging infrastructure requirements, such as long-haul trucks, agricultural machinery, construction equipment and stationary power generators.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In March, the Maryland Department of the Environment approved an air permit for the Frederick data center project, allowing for emergency backup generators to be installed at the site.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Kelly already has support from a majority of the 13 county commissioners to build a complex that would include offices, repair shops and storage for the fleet of Caterpillar generators and heavy machinery that Kelly currently sells and services in Doral.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
The flight data recorder stopped recording when the plane’s generators lost power at 26,000 feet and did not capture the final moments of the crash, according to the report.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Some of its generators are being converted to natural gas which will preserve about 100 existing jobs.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 2 May 2026
Currently, many campers use generators for larger vehicle setups, which can be noisy during the night for nearby tent campers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Cellphone towers in Africa have traditionally been powered by diesel generators, often large industrial units that require operators to manually refuel them.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
These include sectors where battery-electric solutions often struggle as a result of weight, range limitations, and charging infrastructure requirements, such as long-haul trucks, agricultural machinery, construction equipment and stationary power generators.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generators
Noun
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Stars of the original musical, like Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, as well as creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, return home from their mission in Hollywood.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The comedians recapped the content creators' ongoing beef, which came to a head when Cooper called out Earle in a TikTok shared on April 13.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The founders getting the most from this platform have a system for creating great content.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Cronk and Jonny Saven, the CEO of L’Agence, are the co-founders of the Denim Institute and Museum, coming to the Fashion District in 2027.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The fact that those dreary assessments have very little to do with the actual wants and needs of the vast majority of Californians — not to mention the state’s history of electing mostly dull and drab governors — should give their authors pause.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In five separate experiments, the authors devised artificial foraging setups that contained cavities hidden beneath surfaces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Generators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generators. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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