generate
verb (used with object)
to bring into existence; cause to be; produce.
are generating
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present progressiveof generate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Our broadcast numbers are looking good, our online audiences are generating great numbers, and we're growing. We're doing great stuff, so I think it has been our best year."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
An analysis by the payments company Stripe shows there are thousands of solo operators on the company’s platform that are generating over $1 million in revenue, with their ranks doubling between 2023 and 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Saturday as forecasters warn that strong winds and critically low humidity are generating dangerous fire weather conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Chopra says investors may not be giving BYD enough credit for its industrial-scale battery systems, which are generating strong demand with the AI buildout.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The rest of the population has little idea of the advances that are being made or the excitement they are generating.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
