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
His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
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Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
But these charts suggest that, so far, AI seems to be generating inflation in some areas.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
As radio waves travel across the universe, interstellar gas muddies them, generating a characteristic delay in the signal that depends on frequency.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Fran Santiago | Getty Images As people around the world tune into this summer’s World Cup, some of the brands generating the most buzz aren’t even official sponsors of the tournament.
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Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Earnings from Israel made up nearly a quarter of the West Bank’s gross domestic product, generating income for households, local markets, and the government’s tax base.
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Nirit Peled,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
With the palace void of a sovereign living inside its walls, the building will hopefully see even greater public access, in turn generating more income.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Although reactors do not emit carbon dioxide while generating electricity, many depend on abundant supplies of cool water to operate efficiently.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
But these charts suggest that, so far, AI seems to be generating inflation in some areas.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
As radio waves travel across the universe, interstellar gas muddies them, generating a characteristic delay in the signal that depends on frequency.
—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Fran Santiago | Getty Images As people around the world tune into this summer’s World Cup, some of the brands generating the most buzz aren’t even official sponsors of the tournament.
—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Earnings from Israel made up nearly a quarter of the West Bank’s gross domestic product, generating income for households, local markets, and the government’s tax base.
—
Nirit Peled,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
With the palace void of a sovereign living inside its walls, the building will hopefully see even greater public access, in turn generating more income.
—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Although reactors do not emit carbon dioxide while generating electricity, many depend on abundant supplies of cool water to operate efficiently.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generating
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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And this includes bringing more attention the particular deficit that women face in getting properly diagnosed and treated.
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Despite his lack of starts and goal involvements, George impressed in his cameos, bringing pace and goal threat to the Everton attack.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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But the university ignored the committee’s findings, prompting Kil to seek arbitration, which was held in March.
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Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon, prompting you to examine the effects of perspective.
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
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New church Less than a generation later, the Protestant Reformation transformed Christianity, dividing Europe and spawning brutal violence.
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The young man was doing LeBron James’ silencer celebration after scoring a goal one moment and being tagged with soccer’s equivalent of a Flagrant 2 the next — because of how one moment was assessed on tape delay.
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The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
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