as in creates
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 generates
These subsidies were cunning, part of a decades-long effort to keep alive the myths that offshore wind energy is nearly self-sufficient and generates increasingly inexpensive electricity.
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Craig Rucker, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
But even by the most conservative estimates, the US operation — the firm’s most lucrative market with 170 million active users — generates revenue north of $10 billion a year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Making matters worse for Allaire and his colleagues, the Rhode Island 401(a) account automatically funnels many participants into a costly product that generates profits to TIAA, the huge New York financial firm designated by the state to handle the plan.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, former Penn State linebacker Mike Mauti was among those who believed football — which generates the revenue that funds all 31 varsity sports at the school — needed to be prioritized.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Altogether, global nightlife generates countless tons of plastic waste.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
The Premium plan automatically generates daily highlight reels of your content.
—Craig Wilson, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The equipment generates an incredible amount of heat and each data hall includes special hallways constructed to keep the heat from spreading.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Supporters argue that the Ryder Cup generates significant revenue and that players deserve a share of the profits.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generates
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Following the serum was The Cream, which seals moisture and creates a natural base, before setting everything together with the Reset Rebalancing Setting Powder.—
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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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In addition to the Ebola virus, which causes Ebola virus disease, there are also the Sudan virus, Bundibugyo virus and Taï Forest virus that can cause severe illness in humans.—
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General Motors confirmed that its Cole Engineering Center at the GM Technical Center in Warren tested positive for the presence of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease.—
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Like Squid Game, the final scene brings us to Los Angeles, where two bros discuss sports at a bar, as a story about the earthquakes plays on the news.—
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Gleeson’s arrival brings another jolt of energy.—
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Spiraling into hate only wastes energy, furthers the divide, and produces greater suffering.—
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Roller created the series and executive produces with Chris McKenna, Dan Harmon, Steve Levy and Titmouse’s Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina.—
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As much as his ability to hit from the right side, Johnson’s defense might be what prompts a decision to start him in Game 1.—
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The meeting was convened after Estonia requested consultations under Article 4, a mechanism that prompts urgent talks among allies.—
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In Season 3, Arisu follows Usagi into Borderland, just like Alice does the white rabbit to Wonderland.—
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The housing authority, which does business as the Metropolitan Housing Alliance, is governed by a five-member board.—
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“Generates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generates. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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