produce 1 of 2

verb

prə-ˈdüs How to pronounce produce (audio)
Definition of producenext
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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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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produce

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noun

ˈprō-(ˌ)düs How to pronounce produce (audio)
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
Verb
Animal viruses jump to humans in the wild hundreds of thousands of times a year, usually producing negligible infections, occasionally sparking an outbreak. — CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Kaiuway appeared in 10 games last season and produced three receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Noun
Embrace Seasonal Cooking Summer’s produce practically does the work for you. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 In a media briefing Monday, FDA officials said that finding and tracing cyclospora in fresh produce has always been challenging. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for produce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for produce
  1. create
  2. deliver
  3. make
  4. display
  5. production
  6. generate
  7. have
  8. manufacture
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  • The letter argues that openness prevents lock-in and that concentrating capability creates single points of failure.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • But legal reforms have also made a huge difference, creating safety nets for women who previously had to depend on their husbands’ livelihoods.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of create
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  • Bloom also delivered Wilyer Abreu to the Red Sox in a 2022 deadline deal with the Houston Astros for popular catcher Christian Vázquez.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Joanne Goh, founder and president of MIFFest, delivered the welcome address alongside this year’s festival ambassadors, Bront Palarae, Daiyan Trisha and Jack Tan.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026
Definition of deliver
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  • Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • At least eight more games will be added to Sunderland’s calendar when UEFA’s draw is made in Nyon on August 28.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of make
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  • Various jerseys from throughout his athletic career were displayed in frames on either side of the casket, including his football jerseys from Ocean Springs High School and Mississippi Community College in Summit, Miss.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • In her first-round loss, Williams displayed powerful serves while her daughters Olympia and Adira Ohanian looked on.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of display
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  • His physical profile, athleticism and college production have him in firm position to be a big part of Parker’s pass rush plan.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • About the new Opera Carolina season The upcoming opera season has more major productions that the company put on during its current season, which listed three main stage shows but put on two.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of production
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  • The income tax currently generates about $9 billion a year, roughly two-thirds of the state’s general revenue.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • In terms of dollars spent and lives saved, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as PEPFAR, has generated a stellar return on investment and a solid demonstration of soft power in Africa.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
Definition of generate
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  • Three entry points Visitors have three choices to enter the Okefenokee — the east, west and north entrances, each with its own public amenities and natural qualities.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Orlando had a chance to take the lead in the 37th minute but Katie Atkinson saved Marta's penalty shot after Haley McCutcheon drew a foul in the box on Chicago Aaliyah Farmer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of have
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  • Modovolo has used Lyten’s filament since 2025 to manufacture components for its Lift Quadcopter-X drone, a lightweight aircraft built for commercial, emergency response, and defense missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
  • Most drugs are not dispensed through compounding pharmacies at all but are instead approved by the FDA and manufactured by drug companies under strict FDA supervision.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
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