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
The country’s grid operator asked generators to make more power available amid soaring temperatures poised to break records later Wednesday.
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Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Many centers use diesel generators when the power fails.
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Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Still, Getty’s business model was viewed as particularly threatened by AI due to the rapid rise of image generators, but by monetizing a licensing pact with OpenAI, Getty may be showing Wall Street there’s a path forward to generate revenue from AI.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Utility Iren was doubling workers' shifts and adding generators to address sporadic power cuts in Turin as the electricity grid came under strain, a spokesperson said.
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Makini Brice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Haley Parsley
june 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The nation’s grid is comprised of thousands of operators of generators, transmission lines, local utilities, retailers, and suppliers who combine to operate a typically robust supply chain for electricity.
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Ed Hirs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That, and a rich base of corporate sponsors, has helped the club become one of the best revenue generators in the league, ranking as high as fourth and no lower than seventh over the past five seasons.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Sony Music, which owns SZA’s label RCA Records, is also in active litigation against Suno and competitor Udio, though labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuits against the music generators.
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Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Many centers use diesel generators when the power fails.
—
Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Still, Getty’s business model was viewed as particularly threatened by AI due to the rapid rise of image generators, but by monetizing a licensing pact with OpenAI, Getty may be showing Wall Street there’s a path forward to generate revenue from AI.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Utility Iren was doubling workers' shifts and adding generators to address sporadic power cuts in Turin as the electricity grid came under strain, a spokesperson said.
—
Makini Brice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Haley Parsley
june 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The nation’s grid is comprised of thousands of operators of generators, transmission lines, local utilities, retailers, and suppliers who combine to operate a typically robust supply chain for electricity.
—
Ed Hirs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That, and a rich base of corporate sponsors, has helped the club become one of the best revenue generators in the league, ranking as high as fourth and no lower than seventh over the past five seasons.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Sony Music, which owns SZA’s label RCA Records, is also in active litigation against Suno and competitor Udio, though labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuits against the music generators.
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Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generators
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Much credit goes to creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, who somehow spun what could have been a one-note character into a scene-stealing fan favorite capable of carrying his own show.
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The new label will focus on service work to support clients and creators in bringing projects that target older audiences to fruition.
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Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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For the co-founders, integrating the technology into wearable jewelry is essential.
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The authors of this piece — a former federal civil rights prosecutor and a private civil rights attorney — have used both causes of action to punish state officials who trample our rights.
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In the spring, when animals’ energy stores are low, navigating uncrossable fences can cause pregnant wildlife to miscarry and, over time, result in declining birthrates, the authors wrote.
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“Generators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generators. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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