1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
hopefully, the new approach to fighting substance abuse will produce better results
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2
as in to deliver
to bring forth from the womb
rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once
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3
as in to make
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
a factory producing steel
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4
as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
he produced his brand-new driver's license at every possible opportunity
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a book that was the produce of a lifetime of study on the subject
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Recent Examples of produce
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Hailstones, which can break windows, tear off siding and dent and even puncture roofing material, account for between half and 80% of homeowner insurance claims annually from severe convective storms — thunderstorms that can produce hail and tornadoes — according to St. George.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 23 May 2025
Taylor Crumpton, Time, 22 May 2025
This one will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., also through October, and will feature produce, baked goods, food and drink and live music.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
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Verb
Schwarber has produced 17 home runs this season for the Phillies, and nine of them have came against lefties.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Hailstones, which can break windows, tear off siding and dent and even puncture roofing material, account for between half and 80% of homeowner insurance claims annually from severe convective storms — thunderstorms that can produce hail and tornadoes — according to St. George.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 23 May 2025
Noun
The produce demands a picnic in the park with a sandwich to be eaten alongside chips and a pickle.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 22 May 2025
This one will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., also through October, and will feature produce, baked goods, food and drink and live music.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for produce
Verb
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Once again, Marner couldn’t create enough (anything?) for Matthews or himself.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The new concoction was to be delivered via twice-monthly infusions — though each treatment would take longer, pushing the medicine into Elissa’s body for eight or nine hours at a time.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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With an acoustic guitar player providing live music and a few people delivering positive affirmations during her attempt, Noone locked in the record with a time of 25 minutes and 11.3 seconds.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Corporate earnings Shares of UnitedHealth closed down 5.1% after reports that the company made secret payments to nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The brand makes our favorite down comforter, the best budget bamboo sheets, and the best affordable linen sheets.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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The artists’ works will be displayed at the Tribeca Festival Hub at Spring Studios throughout the festival before being presented to this year’s festival award winners.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Like Leads and Contacts, Insightly displays Opportunities in a table by default.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The upside to shooting in Ireland versus other places including Georgia is that a feature production doesn’t have to fight to obtain the credit after the picture is locked.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Now, Red Sox manager Alex Cora has spoken out about potentially moving Story, factoring in both his production and his injury history as the shortstop looks to play in more than 150 games for the first time since 2018.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Verb
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At the time, the sample didn't generate any hits in the national system of missing persons.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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These aren't the first lawyers caught submitting briefs with fake citations generated by AI.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Billy has had an illustrious career over the years.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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As symbols of Floyd’s place in history have faded, so too have hopes for federal police reform, commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and American optimism about the future of racial justice.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Making its European debut next week at the Eurobike show, the Convoy is manufactured by British startup Micro Mobility Labs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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The economic system aims to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible, by, for example, increasing the lifespan of things that are manufactured, and/or reducing waste.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produce. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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