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
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
So rather than treating every query as a simple question-and-answer task, the system evaluates the operational context before generating a recommendation.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Even at 41, James would improve the Warriors on the floor while generating even more interest and money for a team consistently near the top in both categories.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
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Andrew Graham
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
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Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
So rather than treating every query as a simple question-and-answer task, the system evaluates the operational context before generating a recommendation.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Even at 41, James would improve the Warriors on the floor while generating even more interest and money for a team consistently near the top in both categories.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
—
Andrew Graham
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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The ceremony, which brought both families together, was officiated by family friend Adam Sandler.
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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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Other areas of the West, such as California, have long enacted drought-control measures, prompting some homeowners to paint their grass green rather than see the dismal reminder of their lawn’s death.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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