generate
verb (used with object)
to bring into existence; cause to be; produce.
generating
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present participleof generate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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To investigate, the scientists recreated conditions found deep within Earth using laboratory equipment capable of generating extraordinary pressures and temperatures.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
“There is growing evidence that AI is generating tangible returns across Asia’s technology sector, although the level of impact varies by industry and position within the value chain,” it says in a research note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The contest was the first world title fight to be broadcast live on TikTok, generating 3.4m views.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The company’s S-1 filing “is generating a lot of excitement,” Navellier said in a note to clients.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
This would drive some of the C02 out of the surface rocks, generating a stronger greenhouse effect, which would in turn incrementally heat the surface further.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
