produce 1 of 2

verb

prə-ˈdüs How to pronounce produce (audio)
Definition of producenext
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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produce

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noun

ˈprō-(ˌ)düs How to pronounce produce (audio)
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
Verb
Located on a 432-acre site, the power plant features a single pressurized water reactor and uses a Westinghouse turbine generator to produce upto 725 MW of electricity. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Lawyers can spend less time producing and more time exercising judgment, the part of the job that has always carried the real value, even when it was buried under production. — Charles Lew, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
Spices, fresh produce and some specialty sauces are often less expensive in international markets than in mainstream grocery stores. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Taylor Farms works with hundreds of family farms for its produce and handles processing, packaging and distribution itself. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for produce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for produce
  1. create
  2. deliver
  3. make
  4. display
  5. production
  6. generate
  7. have
  8. manufacture
Verb
  • Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • Davis delivered a strong preseason, but he is now likely headed to a redshirt rookie season unless injuries strike at tackle.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists around the world are anticipating the unprecedented insights Roman could deliver.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliver
Verb
  • Bonnell is the latest company to make that argument, launching the new 805 RX as the first model in its e-Moto lineup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Also, supportive connections between Mercury and Mars make this a great time for addressing personal matters with a clear head and common sense.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of make
Verb
  • Aggregators and Suppliers Are Not the Same Thing A car rental aggregator is a platform that searches and displays inventory from multiple rental suppliers, allowing travelers to compare rates across dozens of providers at once.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone displaying such pedestrian tastes would immediately be expelled from the room.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of display
Noun
  • Earlier this year, India became the world's second largest mobile manufacturer, with more than 300 production units as compared to just two in 2014.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Some upper-level seats were sold because of demand, but those buyers were relocated downstairs Tuesday once production was installed and additional lower-level seats opened up.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of production
Verb
  • On Location, which sells premium packages at high-profile events like the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl and the US Open, helped generate $666 million in revenue for the first six months of this year — a 60% increase compared to the year prior.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The results showed that the deformation became stronger toward the section of the ceiling directly beneath the roadside above the shaft, similar to how modern LiDAR systems can generate detailed three-dimensional measurements.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • The confusion could muddy the narrative of having the best models in the market that OpenAI would no doubt like to present ahead of a possible 2027 IPO.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Its rich, satisfying lather has a light citrus scent to make wash days feel just a little more elevated.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • Vetter served time in prison after pleading guilty to felony possession of marijuana with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver, officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But Curry was growing up in a manufacturing hotspot, which today produces most of the world's recreational vehicles, bottles the bulk of North America's Febreze and processes wood, plastic and aluminum.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Produce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produce. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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