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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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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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
Friday’s defeat still produced several encouraging performances elsewhere in Long Island’s lineup. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026 The lettering is reversed because a die produces a positive image when the coin is stamped out of the press. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen and James Seidman executive produce and Annika Patton co-executive produces for Temple Hill. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 That’s why knowing where to look, what to check and what to do next when a recall hits is just as important as knowing how to wash produce in the first place. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 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
Verb
  • Then a group created to save the ship, the SS United States Conservancy, bought it in 2011.
    — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • At a free, all-day festival in Newark, hundreds gathered to celebrate Indian culture, with live music, traditional clothing and food creating a sense of connection to home.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of create
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  • Tomo plans to deliver its first customer trucks in the 2027 calendar year, which seems pretty ambitious given that the truck the company is showing now is only a prototype.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Bilkoski noted that Viper has historically delivered one of the highest production per share growth profiles in his royalty coverage, but still trades at a notable discount to the royalty peer average and the company's historical FCF yield range.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of deliver
Verb
  • Though noteworthy, polling suggests Latino voters care more about results than his history-making win.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Plus, most rooms have a recycling bin in addition to a trash bin in the larger kitchenettes and the custom mattresses are eco-friendly, US made, and toxin-free.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of make
Verb
  • The entire Hermès range of products, including ready-to-wear, perfume, scarves, and leather goods, is available here, all elegantly displayed around a central staircase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Prosecutors said most of the items were in mint condition with original packaging and tags intact, stored and displayed throughout the home.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of display
Noun
  • However, FlashProve remains a research prototype rather than a production-ready solution.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Since then, the contest has been in many ways a generational fight, with the two staking out differing positions on public safety, housing production and strategies for ending homelessness.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of production
Verb
  • The county hopes to generate tourism and diving revenue from the ship turned reef.
    — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The agreement with Kyoto Fusioneering will expand existing work on next-generation gyrotrons — devices that generate high-power microwaves used to heat the plasma.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • The result does not mean quantum computers have no advantage over classical machines.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Brooklinen and Boll & Branch have breathable everyday essentials covered, while Nickey Kehoe brings a more playful approach to bedding with colorful patterns and unexpected designs.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • The fuel cells will be manufactured in the US by Bloom Energy and will convert natural gas into electricity through an electrochemical process.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Limp said the company will continue to manufacture the existing BE-4 engine for United Launch Alliance, which uses two of the engines to power its Vulcan rocket.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
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