as in creating
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 generating
Most fusion technologies, as well as nuclear fission, are based on generating heat to power steam turbines, which produce the electricity.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
In a bow drill, a bow moves a string wrapped around the drill shaft, generating faster and more controlled drilling than pushing or twisting by hand.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest revenue-generating opportunities on any sit-down restaurant’s calendar.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
At present, Microsoft remains supply constrained, with incremental capacity increasingly directed towards internal users such as Copilot and R & D, rather than revenue-generating external workloads.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
States will try to step into the void, generating more lawsuits and more confusion.
—Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Moore broke down his 2026 budget proposal last year and laid out his legislative priorities, including generating new businesses and streams of income for the state.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Grok has also been prone to generating antisemitic comments in responses to user prompts.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Developed under the Japanese fashion company’s LifeWear line, the uniforms are crafted from the moisture-wicking and heat-generating Heattech material, with insulation provided by Pufftech.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
In a bow drill, a bow moves a string wrapped around the drill shaft, generating faster and more controlled drilling than pushing or twisting by hand.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest revenue-generating opportunities on any sit-down restaurant’s calendar.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
At present, Microsoft remains supply constrained, with incremental capacity increasingly directed towards internal users such as Copilot and R & D, rather than revenue-generating external workloads.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
States will try to step into the void, generating more lawsuits and more confusion.
—Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Moore broke down his 2026 budget proposal last year and laid out his legislative priorities, including generating new businesses and streams of income for the state.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Grok has also been prone to generating antisemitic comments in responses to user prompts.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Developed under the Japanese fashion company’s LifeWear line, the uniforms are crafted from the moisture-wicking and heat-generating Heattech material, with insulation provided by Pufftech.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generating
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The company has compared the cost of creating a biodrone to that of building a conventional unmanned aerial vehicle, emphasizing that birds require no battery recharging and can fly farther in a single day.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her daughter, Nina Greipel, fulfilled a promise to patrons by creating a cookbook of the restaurant's recipes.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Then, America began exporting caviar to Europe, causing prices to skyrocket because the production boom made sturgeon scarce and caviar rare.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mixing grapefruit, whether as a juice or in a dietary supplement, with some medications can disrupt how the drugs are processed in your body, potentially causing dangerous side effects or loss of effectiveness.—
Ross Phan,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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The superstars of the NHL will return to Winter Olympic action later on Wednesday, bringing with them thousands of fans from across the world, but it’s been far from a smooth buildup to the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Nathan launched her own bicoastal firm, The Agency Group (TAG), bringing along some former Hiltzik Strategies colleagues as well as clients including Depp, Drake, Logan Paul, The Chainsmokers and key K-pop producer Hybe America.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Notaro was also the person who first brought this idea to director Ryan White and his producing partner, Jessica Hargrave (Good Night Oppy).—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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With just a few supplies and some elbow grease, your ice maker will be back to producing fresh, clean ice in no time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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More than 30 people were killed in the clashes, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who invoked the country’s peaceful heritage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In September, a swarm of Russian drones flew into Poland's airspace, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble to intercept them and shoot down some of the devices.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The movie also offers a bunch of original Charli XCX tunes, spawning a soundtrack much better than the singer’s own lackluster mockumentary.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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That was the game that saw Perry ejected just a few minutes in, followed by him having to make the long walk from the rink to the dressing room at the Cotton Bowl, spawning a million memes in the process.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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For Jones, doing his part meant observing, which led to at least four officers jumping on his back, handcuffing him, crushing his legs, and grinding his forehead into the frozen concrete.—
Evan Minsker,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Generating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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