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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
In the new variant, this set up produces 536 hp in most situations but ups things to 657 hp when launch control mode is engaged.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The Core Ultra 9 285K, for example, Intel’s top Core Ultra 200S processor, generally produces better raw-CPU performance than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X or the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which are AMD’s two best Ryzen 9000-series processors.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The Lowdown is created by Harjo, who executive produces with Garrett Basch, Hawke, Ryan Hawke, Duffy Boudreau and Scott Teems.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Carney produces alongside Anthony Bregman, Peter Cron, Rebecca O’Flanagan and Robert Walpole.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The production and stage will be three times the size of the comedians’ normal stages and will be managed by the same team that produces stadium shows for acts like Los Bukis and Bad Bunny.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s because the US produces a particular kind of crude that is good for making gasoline, but lousy for other petroleum products like diesel, kerosene and other fuel oils.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
California also mandates a special blend, which is designed to reduce pollution and improve air quality, that no other state produces.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Mar. 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
Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh will serve as writers and producers for season four, and Sasha Garron co-produces.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Not all chemicals that cooking produces are bad, but some react to form other chemicals that like to clump together to form particulate matter.
—Katelyn Richard, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The series will mark the first time Kelley has worked professionally with his wife, Pfeiffer, who also exec-produces.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
Notably, the system produces hydrogen and oxygen at different times rather than simultaneously through a membrane.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
In the new variant, this set up produces 536 hp in most situations but ups things to 657 hp when launch control mode is engaged.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The Core Ultra 9 285K, for example, Intel’s top Core Ultra 200S processor, generally produces better raw-CPU performance than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X or the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which are AMD’s two best Ryzen 9000-series processors.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The Lowdown is created by Harjo, who executive produces with Garrett Basch, Hawke, Ryan Hawke, Duffy Boudreau and Scott Teems.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Carney produces alongside Anthony Bregman, Peter Cron, Rebecca O’Flanagan and Robert Walpole.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The production and stage will be three times the size of the comedians’ normal stages and will be managed by the same team that produces stadium shows for acts like Los Bukis and Bad Bunny.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s because the US produces a particular kind of crude that is good for making gasoline, but lousy for other petroleum products like diesel, kerosene and other fuel oils.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
California also mandates a special blend, which is designed to reduce pollution and improve air quality, that no other state produces.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
James Ponsoldt directed the first episode and executive produces.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Mar. 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
Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh will serve as writers and producers for season four, and Sasha Garron co-produces.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Not all chemicals that cooking produces are bad, but some react to form other chemicals that like to clump together to form particulate matter.
—Katelyn Richard, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The series will mark the first time Kelley has worked professionally with his wife, Pfeiffer, who also exec-produces.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for produces
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Dresses with empire silhouettes—that is, a high waist directly under the bust and a softly falling skirt that creates a romantic, almost fairytale-like drape—have become especially popular in the bridal market as a result.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jordan creates two distinct personalities with his main characters.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The deal, which awaits regulatory approval, has Hollywood bracing for more layoffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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But in his first season on the Main Line, Kevin Willard has the Wildcats back in the Big Dance.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But the very fantasy that makes the book extraordinary may also be why it’s overlooked by the mainstream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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State efforts to restrict federal enforcement at polls face potential legal challenges due to the supremacy clause, which makes federal law paramount.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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When in dog mode, the car’s touchscreen displays the inside temperature to inform passers-by that the pet is safe.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition displays about 35 posters that gives a glimpse on this 1970s cultural force.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s next policy decision on interest rates, due later in the session.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the span of two years, fertilizer spread to increase the yields of these crops makes up about a quarter of expenses, Beck said.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Plug-in solar generates electricity rather than consumes it.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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The brush consistently delivers the right amount of product, creating noticeable length and definition that make my eyes pop.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The genre-swerving approach mirrored the spirit of Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Dill Pickle — an unexpected pairing that delivers something spicy.—
Walaa Elsiddig,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mobix Labs manufactures technology used in military equipment, defense platforms, and other mission-critical systems where performance, reliability, and precision are essential.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The one who cuts it, the one who manufactures it.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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