1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
hopefully, the new approach to fighting substance abuse will produce better results
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2
as in to deliver
to bring forth from the womb
rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once
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3
as in to make
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
a factory producing steel
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4
as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
he produced his brand-new driver's license at every possible opportunity
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a book that was the produce of a lifetime of study on the subject
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Recent Examples of produce
Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
China’s flourishing petrochemicals industry, producing plastics and other industrial products, feeds on oil.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Marc Berman, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
To reduce the risk, always wash fresh produce under running water before eating, cutting or cooking it.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Taco Bell furthered the Mexican Pizza saga by partnering with Dolly Parton, Doja Cat and Kunda to produce Mexican Pizza: The Musical.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
China’s flourishing petrochemicals industry, producing plastics and other industrial products, feeds on oil.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Simon Heuer, Ruben Fleischer, Bridget Kyle and Vicky Luu also executive produce.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
To reduce the risk, always wash fresh produce under running water before eating, cutting or cooking it.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for produce
Verb
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The inclement weather creates dangerous driving conditions, while heavy snowfall may bring down tree branches or even power lines.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The city of Indianapolis created a position within the Office of Public Health and Safety to focus on preventing youth violence.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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The trademark Southern Belle will reenter the fold later this season, delivering her signature wit and unforgettable one-liners at exactly the right moment.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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Timely tax tips and the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly Kelly Phillips Erb is a Philadelphia-area Forbes senior writer who covers tax, law, and financial crimes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Such cases bring home the importance of mutually respectful communication when making such requests.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The officials will help Trump run the Pentagon as his nominees for top roles make their way through Congressional confirmation.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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Refund Approved – The IRS approved your refund and is preparing to issue it by a date that will be displayed on-screen.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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The photograph of a marble sculpture displayed on a marble wall at the Nationalgalerie was more than a clever conceit.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, Ukraine conducted more than 80 drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and depots, and Russia's average daily production of crude oil dropped to a new low not seen in 20 years.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of production designers and set decorators on a film and will leave with a greater understanding and knowledge of their work.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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City staffers were directed to prepare a financial plan that would set aside tax revenue generated by commercial activities at El Corazon and use that money only to develop and maintain parks within the property, instead of spending the cash citywide as part of the general fund.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Elements partially generated by Adobe Firefly generative AI.—
Melissa Gray,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
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Since the beginning of Covid-19, transportation teams have had a challenging time attaining desirable contract utilization from freight carriers due to spiky volatility in freight rates.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Jags also have several aging veterans on the roster.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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But Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, the manufacturing hub of Canada, said a trade war is 100% coming.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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From January 10 through 17, Ukraine struck 10 critical infrastructure sites with drones and missiles, including the Bryansk Chemical Plant, which produces gunpowder and ammunition, and manufactures parts for rockets and explosives.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produce. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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