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as in production
the act or instance of producing something
Our economy relies on the generation of new ideas. The organization has turned its focus toward the generation of solar energy.
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as in variety
a group or class of things that are developed from an earlier type
The automaker is set to release the newest generation of electric vehicles.
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Recent Examples of generation
In the same breath, Cosgrove praised Diggins for being vulnerable throughout her rise up the ranks, such as sharing her struggle with an eating disorder, which has played a role in inspiring the next generation to face their own struggles.
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
But challengers Marcos Vélez, a Houston labor leader, and political newcomer Courtney Head say three decades of Democratic statewide losses demand a break from the past and a new generation of leadership.
—Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Born in San Francisco and raised by her mother, a first-generation Chinese immigrant, Gu competes under the Chinese flag.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Skip-gen vacations Skip-gen travel is an emerging trend where grandparents and grandkids vacation together while skipping the generation in between.
—Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
But challengers Marcos Vélez, a Houston labor leader, and political newcomer Courtney Head say three decades of Democratic statewide losses demand a break from the past and a new generation of leadership.
—Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Born in San Francisco and raised by her mother, a first-generation Chinese immigrant, Gu competes under the Chinese flag.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Skip-gen vacations Skip-gen travel is an emerging trend where grandparents and grandkids vacation together while skipping the generation in between.
—Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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Demonstrating biological signal production in situ.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Those videos, especially in the case of Alex Pretti’s shooting, drowned out both the slop and slick government productions.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Simultaneously, Musk is pivoting Tesla away from its legacy as a car manufacturer and toward a future in robotics and AI, committing $20 billion this year to the transition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The only requirements for the position are lived experience as a parent or child in the child welfare system, having had their welfare case closed for one year, and not having any criminal system involvement for two years.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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As part of the tax hike, voters would be asked to also approve the creation of an oversight group to monitor how the money is spent.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Global Times reported that the BCI device, a Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) creation, reached orbit this past December via a dedicated space experiment platform.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Particularly in the era of LLM chatbots, which will flatter us and every one of our thoughts in conversation, self-inflicting this type of harsh criticism upon ourselves and our cherished ideas may seem especially unnerving.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Clayton Kershaw, a Hall of Fame lock in any era, will debut on the 2031 ballot.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, author Preston Fassel has been named CCO, creative director and head of development.—
William Earl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new details mark a significant development in this case.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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As the first Brazilian nominee in the category — a milestone that lives beside his historic Golden Globe win — his presence alone marks a meaningful moment.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Researchers classified low-fat or low-carb diets into 5 categories, including total, healthy, unhealthy, animal or vegetable.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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If passed, the bill would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bracelet wasn’t the only piece of period jewelry Robbie wore on the London carpet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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