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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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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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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
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Made in very limited quantities from Chave’s finest parcels, these wines are among the best and most coveted Syrahs ever produced.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Karina Vasquez Greenberg is the director of communications for Connected Chef, a New York City organization that provides fresh produce on a sliding payment scale to ensure everyone in their neighborhood can afford a healthy meal.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The chemical serotonin is produced in the brain and digestive system.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Made in very limited quantities from Chave’s finest parcels, these wines are among the best and most coveted Syrahs ever produced.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
However, compostable bags, such as the small green bags customers now routinely use for produce at grocery stores, should not be placed in the organics bin, White said.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Karina Vasquez Greenberg is the director of communications for Connected Chef, a New York City organization that provides fresh produce on a sliding payment scale to ensure everyone in their neighborhood can afford a healthy meal.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for produce
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Hotelier Jack Parker acquired the property two decades ago, bringing in Adler to create the Parker’s signature style that remains today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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In theory, energetic particles pass through such thin sheets without creating the kinds of defects that typically cripple conventional silicon chips.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere in boys hockey action, Brian Dilisio delivered a hat trick that proved the difference for Essex Tech, anchoring a 4-1 win over Martha’s Vineyard to take the tournament championship.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Glenn, who became the first woman since Kwan to win three consecutive national titles, will come in as the heavy favorite but Liu, the only member of the team with Olympic experience, and the 18-year-old Levito, a silver medalist at worlds, could deliver just as easily.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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When investigated using X-ray spectroscopy, these tags produced unique X-ray signatures that made the binders visible.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Hubbard broke the school record for career three-pointers made by sinking four at Ole Miss.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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These boats have the vertical launch system (VLS), which could be used to fire new high-speed anti-ship missiles displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing last fall.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The report states that Jackson -- who is listed as a DoorDash driver in the report -- was identified as the driver and only occupant of a car involved in a road rage incident on Interstate 630 in which a gun was displayed and pointed at the driver of another vehicle.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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China is pairing dominant-market level tech with emerging-market production costs, backed by its massive supply chain, Green said.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her production team includes stage manager Sara Dailey, production manager Coco Sein and assistant director Adelina Rocha.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kids will have a blast at the Seaport Museum next door, especially when exploring the mock-village section and tall-mast whaling ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Spindrift Homes, which manufactures tiny homes for typically under $160,000, assembled the unit—flush with a deck—within a matter of months.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The government has pushed major companies, including Apple, to manufacture more of its goods in India.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produce. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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