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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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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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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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
In 2014, Gregory had a recurring role on the Lifetime soapy dramedy Devious Maids, executive produced by Eva Longoria.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand is called Amazon Grocery and includes more than 1,000 items, ranging from dairy, fresh produce, meat and seafood to snacks and baking essentials, the company said in a release.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Hydrogen, produced from renewables, acts as a seasonal storage medium, capable of holding energy for months before being reconverted through fuel cells or turbines.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
In 2014, Gregory had a recurring role on the Lifetime soapy dramedy Devious Maids, executive produced by Eva Longoria.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
Farm-to-table eateries prioritizing local, seasonal produce reign supreme; there are entire stretches of road with zero cell service; and in the world of hospitality, the area is brimming with stylish hotels.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The brand is called Amazon Grocery and includes more than 1,000 items, ranging from dairy, fresh produce, meat and seafood to snacks and baking essentials, the company said in a release.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for produce
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The Department of Homeland Security has detained hundreds of TPS holders from Venezuela nationwide, creating confusion about how the protections are being applied.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Democrats want to overturn spending cuts Republicans approved earlier in the year for Medicaid, which provides health insurance for Americans living in or near poverty, and extend insurance subsidies created by the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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McKinstry delivered in the fifth inning, hitting a homer and tying the game 2-2.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jones delivered with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Warren that marked the first receiving TD of his career.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Playful and practical John and Catherine’s grandchildren also have their own suite, though Catherine and Justice made the design choices for them.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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And like Firmerich, many of them continue to make things in their home country.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Pedestrians walk past a Nike store featuring a modern design and mannequins displaying winter apparel on December 5, 2024, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The mysterious laser weapon was displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing in September, and since then, speculations have been rife over its capabilities.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tesla had a first-mover advantage in China in 2013, leveraging the government’s support of EVs with subsidies and incentives and its production base and opening a gigafactory in Shanghai in 2019.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cooperations are one key strategy for the future of the streamer in Spain, Fábregas signaled, calling co-productions a new emerging model and mentioning two upcoming co-productions that have yet to be announced.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The chain is generating the same reaction in Finneytown, a suburban Cincinnati neighborhood where a new Dutch Bros on Winton Road is causing locals to pick sides.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Simply put, humans cannot survive without generating pollution.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ford had a challenging first half of 2025 with 88 vehicle recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to NHTSA data, which now surpasses the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014, the Detroit Free Press previously reported.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ohio has 13 Costco warehouse locations.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nationwide, the full recall affects approximately 58 million pounds of food products manufactured by Hillshire Brands between March 17 and September 26, 2025.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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An off-road military vehicle from Polaris, the MRZR is manufactured and engineered in Roseau and Wyoming, Minn.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produce. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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