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as in creates
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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as in has
to bring forth from the womb
rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once
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as in makes
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
a factory producing steel
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as in displays
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 yields
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 produces
Christopher Gangemi, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Adelstein and Clements are also executive producers on ABC’s Shifting Gears, and Adelstein executive produces Hulu’s upcoming Prison Break reboot.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 May 2026
The fermentation process also produces fat-soluble vitamins that play roles well outside the digestive system.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Unusual for a custom maker, Beggars Run produces a sample garment from the majority of its fabrics on offer, giving patrons an in-person look at the finished product.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
These poppies contain a specific pigment-metal complex that produces a pure, sky-blue hue.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Such fires are a constant threat in the sawmill industry, which continuously produces fine dust that is highly flammable; fires often start inside machines or in out-of-the-way corners and can get out of control before they’re even detected.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The Big Stone plant produces 92 million gallons of ethanol annually, Lautt said.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
Jeep produces several Wrangler trims designed for off-roading, but many of these configurations have poor fuel economy.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh will serve as writers and producers, and Sasha Garron co-produces.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the long-range drones and missiles that Kyiv designs and produces are repeatedly striking oil facilities and manufacturing plants deep inside Russia.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Ken Kwapis directs all four episodes and executive produces.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
This sun-loving perennial produces showy bright blue or white thistlelike spherical blooms from mid to late summer.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The field sparrow produces less of a song than a beat.
—Christopher Gangemi, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Adelstein and Clements are also executive producers on ABC’s Shifting Gears, and Adelstein executive produces Hulu’s upcoming Prison Break reboot.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 May 2026
The fermentation process also produces fat-soluble vitamins that play roles well outside the digestive system.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Unusual for a custom maker, Beggars Run produces a sample garment from the majority of its fabrics on offer, giving patrons an in-person look at the finished product.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
These poppies contain a specific pigment-metal complex that produces a pure, sky-blue hue.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Such fires are a constant threat in the sawmill industry, which continuously produces fine dust that is highly flammable; fires often start inside machines or in out-of-the-way corners and can get out of control before they’re even detected.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The Big Stone plant produces 92 million gallons of ethanol annually, Lautt said.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
Jeep produces several Wrangler trims designed for off-roading, but many of these configurations have poor fuel economy.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Noun
Axelle Azoulay also executive produces.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh will serve as writers and producers, and Sasha Garron co-produces.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the long-range drones and missiles that Kyiv designs and produces are repeatedly striking oil facilities and manufacturing plants deep inside Russia.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Ken Kwapis directs all four episodes and executive produces.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
This sun-loving perennial produces showy bright blue or white thistlelike spherical blooms from mid to late summer.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for produces
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This creates true David-versus-Goliath scenarios, matches between the best teams in the world and those on the very fringes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Scott Ellis creates these incredibly warm, playful rooms where a small group of people can really come together and tell a story.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The year-round surf breaks—including the fast-barreling tubes of Cloud 9, some 30 minutes from the resort—draw most visitors to the island, and Nay Palad’s team has a Rolodex of pro surf instructors on call to show guests the best waves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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That makes this early matchup, coming off the bye, against the Chargers at Arrowhead so vital.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Purpose dissolves into who owns it, who displays it, who claims authority over it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Stanford’s Basic Income Lab provides a global map that displays 203 basic income experiment sites and is current through January 30, 2025, 50 of which were active and the rest completed.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But the longer the war goes on, the longer inflation lasts, and the government's defense costs rise, and that means bond yields stay higher and borrowing costs for homes and everything else remain elevated.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The company generates annual revenue between $500 million and $600 million, according to industry experts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With most of the cast and crew kept in the dark to avoid any messy interference from their respective unions, the program generates scripts at a rapid clip.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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From modern parenting struggles to social media trends and suburban chaos, the show delivers clean, candid comedy for couples, parents, and anyone navigating adulthood.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Dara delivers some hard truths to West while Ciara and Kyle reveal explosive details about the scandal.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Davis owns and runs Cambria, a private Minnesota company that manufactures the quartz used for kitchen and bathroom countertops.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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TransPak, by the way, manufactures custom shipping packaging, including crates.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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