Thesaurus results for PRODUCE

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verb

prə-ˈdüs

Definition of produce

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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as in to deliver

to bring forth from the womb rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once

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as in to make

to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials a factory producing steel

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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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noun

ˈprō-(ˌ)düs

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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Giske added that previous trips to Haugesund had produced partnerships the company had not originally anticipated. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Goalkeepers tend to be the most knowledgeable, and most players have a good understanding of the fundamentals, but a routine question about what constitutes a foul throw usually produces an incredibly high number of incorrect answers. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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To prevent an infection, the CDC recommends washing your hands and any fresh produce under running water before eating, preparing or cooking it. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026 There was a dime store, a haberdashery, and a newspaper; for a while, Sam delivered fresh produce and cured meats by horse and buggy. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for produce

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In addition, a law creating new asylum eligibility requirements, including new time limits for applying, went into effect earlier this year.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
In Freeport, Allen has built the Bahamas Maritime Museum, where relics are cataloged, conserved, and displayed, creating local jobs and drawing tourists.

— Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of create

Verb

The win made Okamoto the first Japanese actress to receive Cannes’ best actress honor.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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While millions of Americans are hurting from high prices and low hiring, new research suggests the finances of younger generations are displaying surprising resilience.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
In one video, creator Deborah Wanjala advocates for the viral Abbey Yung hair method, displaying her years-in-the-making product arsenal packed with Amika, Living Proof, K18, and Redken alongside drugstore brands like Dove and Pantene.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

Rather than just a reproductive issue, endometriosis is a whole-body condition, affecting everything from emotional regulation to hormone production and gut health.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
The heat has caused a fall in nuclear generation, with power plants forced to shut down or reduce production across the region, while wind power generation has been weak over the summer.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of production

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More than 120,000 microdramas were released in the first three months of this year — with 95% of those generated by AI, according to Chinese state media.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Few residential developments in London have generated as much anticipation—or undergone such a vivid transformation—as Chelsea Barracks.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of generate

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Mayer didn’t have that opportunity in the majors, spending chunks of time at second (53 games), third (39) and shortstop (26).

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The neighborhood The island of Sveti Klement has no roads or cars, just a couple of tractors and a golf buggy to add to the pleasant feeling of being in your hideaway.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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