as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers
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Recent Examples of generate
If OpenAI fulfills its projections of revenue of more than $125 billion by 2029, the partnership could generate about $99 billion for Microsoft, Bernstein estimated in a June note.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 July 2025
After going viral on TikTok, the video has generated over 3,300 comments so far, as many women also shared their own preferences for that time of the month.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
For example, an account director at an ad agency who feels valued at work is more likely to have a positive experience with a client and generate more compelling work for that client, thus resulting in that client staying with that agency long term.
—Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
So far, the Apple film has generated $136 million in North America and more than $393 million worldwide.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 July 2025
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 July 2025
After going viral on TikTok, the video has generated over 3,300 comments so far, as many women also shared their own preferences for that time of the month.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
For example, an account director at an ad agency who feels valued at work is more likely to have a positive experience with a client and generate more compelling work for that client, thus resulting in that client staying with that agency long term.
—Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
So far, the Apple film has generated $136 million in North America and more than $393 million worldwide.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 July 2025
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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The cab seats swivel around to create a four-person dining lounge, and the rear bench includes two seatbelts for carrying a total of four occupants when driving.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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What causes a 'heat dome'? Heat domes occur when an area of high pressure settles over a region and suppresses clouds, allowing intense sunshine to heat the ground and air above it efficiently.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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The Louisville Fire Department's budget allocation is causing disagreement between the firefighters union and city officials.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce recently held its inaugural Infrastructure Summit in Nashville as a way to bring local government and the public and private sectors together to talk about change, officials said.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Additionally, the company's Orion Assembly facility, originally slated to become an EV-only plant, will now produce light-duty pickup trucks and SUVs.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The fleet includes a host of rarities, such as the 10 millionth Ford Mustang produced (built at the Flat Rock Assembly plant) and the 1999 Ford Thunderbird Concept as well as various iterations of the company’s famed GT supercars.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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In 2013, partially prompted by the walkway collapse, the Austin City Council created the Repeat Offender Program.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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What could be prompting this much investor interest in a micro-cap LiDAR firm that has trailing twelve-month revenue of merely $246,000 and is significantly in the red?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The Great Lakes freighter sank — one of the largest on Lake Superior ever to do so — during a violent November storm in 1975 while carrying Minnesota ore.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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In the clips, which appear to have been taken during Prince Louis' 7th birthday shoot done by photographer Josh Shinner, George and Charlotte lift up Louis in one adorable moment, as the trio giggle, hold hands and pose on a gate in other cute shots.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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