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
Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Zari Taylor, a digital culture fellow at New York University, describes vagueposting as using extremely ambiguous language for the sake of click bait or generating controversy.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
With that in mind, their defense should be able to limit Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense while Philadelphia's offense should do plenty of damage against a San Francisco defense that ranks 25th in EPA per play while generating the league's second-lowest pressure rate in 2025.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
At the end of last year, retail traders adopted other assets such as gold to protect their portfolios while generating return.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Designed to coexist with its natural surroundings, the building is one of only 35 in the world to achieve full Living Building Challenge certification, generating its own energy and treating its own water.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Hudson’s latest look continues the buzz she’s been generating throughout the Song Sung Blue press tour.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Both projects were supposed to begin generating energy later this year.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, video-generating software like OpenAI’s Sora showcase the inevitability that AI content will funnel into the mainstream.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generating
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
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Also popular are small-batch brews with members of a home brew club or another small group bringing their own recipe, brewing it on site and participating in a tapping event to showcase their creation.—
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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
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That included training local activists to respond independently to moments that resonated in their community and hold protests without needing prompting from national groups.—
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Her social media posts hyping Cincinnati and under-the-radar cities last summer went viral with over 1 million views on Instagram and Tiktok, prompting thousands of comments shouting out other secondary cities worth a visit.—
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Yet the show, centered on the murder of Laura Palmer, became a surprise sensation — lasting two seasons, spawning a prequel movie, and returning two decades later for a revival season.—
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
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Upon doing some research for more formal choices to match the nickname, the mom came across Margaret, which had a connection to her husband's grandmother.—
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No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to health care -- and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work.—
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“Generating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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