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
This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.
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Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Keep your goals Measurable too, such as creating 2 social media captions per day, sending out 5 proposals per week, or generating 10 blog ideas per month.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Here are three things to stay focused on when generating interest, awareness and demand for a new product category.
—Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Since then, Francis, just 25, has been on a rollercoaster ride with the show, moving to New York City for the opening and generating early Tony buzz in the process.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The answer instead lies in the power of generating AI agents that are built and trained to do the work for you.
—Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Digital twins, software designed to model and manage complex live systems, have evolved into powerful tools for generating real-time insights.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, at the time of writing, the post has been upvoted 90,000 times on Reddit, generating 1,500 comments along the way.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Campaigns that show a company cares about issues beyond its bottom line serve a dual purpose of generating positive public perception while increasing customer loyalty and sales.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Keep your goals Measurable too, such as creating 2 social media captions per day, sending out 5 proposals per week, or generating 10 blog ideas per month.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Here are three things to stay focused on when generating interest, awareness and demand for a new product category.
—Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Since then, Francis, just 25, has been on a rollercoaster ride with the show, moving to New York City for the opening and generating early Tony buzz in the process.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The answer instead lies in the power of generating AI agents that are built and trained to do the work for you.
—Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Digital twins, software designed to model and manage complex live systems, have evolved into powerful tools for generating real-time insights.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, at the time of writing, the post has been upvoted 90,000 times on Reddit, generating 1,500 comments along the way.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Campaigns that show a company cares about issues beyond its bottom line serve a dual purpose of generating positive public perception while increasing customer loyalty and sales.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generating
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The organizations view their role not as creating immediate peace but as building the infrastructure and relationships necessary for any future resolution.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The weather should improve across the country by Christmas Day, according to the National Weather Service, as the East Coast storm system bringing snow to the region will leave by Tuesday evening.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meet the Parents earned $330 million worldwide, spawning a sequel four years later in Meet the Fockers (2004).Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the words of an AI proponent, the way for customer service representatives, and others doing similar jobs, to keep their positions is to become highly effective operators.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Macdonald is already doing his part to advocate for Smith, whose play over the next two weeks will be critical.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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