produces 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of produce
1
as in creates
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 has
to bring forth from the womb rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once

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3
as in makes
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials a factory producing steel

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4
as in displays
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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produces

2 of 2

noun

plural of produce
as in yields
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 produces
Verb
The Texatron produces this powerful field dynamically during the pulse itself, avoiding the need for massive static coils. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Farmers are reluctant to plant John Boelts grows vegetables, melons, durum wheat and other crops in Yuma, Arizona — a region that produces about 90% of leafy greens eaten in North America during the winter. — Wufei Yu, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Of course, that doesn’t mean giving away money automatically produces more happiness than earning it. — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 In Clay County, Ford operates a 1,200-acre Kansas City Assembly Plant, which employs more than 9,000 workers and currently produces the Ford Transit and F-150. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 That experimental footwear, founded by Sara Blakely, produces its shoes in Spain and Italy using napa leather and Italian mesh. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 American Bittersweet The American bittersweet, also known as Celastrus scandens, is a native North American vine that produces orange berries in fall and lasts all winter long. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 Forty percent of the global cocoa supply originates in Côte d’Ivoire, and each year the country produces 2 million tons of it, enough for roughly 28 billion dark chocolate bars. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
Kyle Newacheck directed multiple episodes and executive produces. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh are writers and producers, and Sasha Garron co-produces. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh serve as writers and producers for season four, and Sasha Garron co-produces. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 How much sales tax the stadium produces will be paramount to a successful bond project. — Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026 Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh will serve as writers and producers, and Sasha Garron co-produces. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the long-range drones and missiles that Kyiv designs and produces are repeatedly striking oil facilities and manufacturing plants deep inside Russia. — ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for produces
  1. creates
  2. has
  3. makes
  4. displays
  5. yields
  6. generates
  7. delivers
  8. manufactures
Verb
  • The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On paper, deploying Wade creates an obvious advantageous matchup.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Dune star has five older half siblings from her father’s previous relationship.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of has
Verb
  • However, some of them could just be holding roster spots until Dallas makes some other moves in the next 24 hours.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And that makes a lot of sense – recognizing that biology and human-made technologies are not mutually exclusive.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of makes
Verb
  • But this status must have condemned her to a relentless cycle of literary festivals, given that her new semi-autobiographical novel displays a microscopic interest in their inner workings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Image and Video Capture As a Chrome extension, Droplr displays an unobtrusive window in your browser's corner with all your screen capture options.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of displays
Noun
  • Compaoré is upbeat about future innovations and better yields.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Stocks continued to slide Tuesday, with rising oil prices and bond yields driving much of the selling.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of yields
Verb
  • Today, the tax generates billions of dollars in annual revenue.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The club's professional team competes in Argentina's top division and generates revenue from ticket sales and broadcasting rights.
    — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Even if Venezuela delivers more oil to the global market in the near term, three of the four global refining hubs are in crisis.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Extreme mountain climbing has never looked anything but miserable from the distance of a screening room, and The Other Side delivers mightily on all that scraping, straining, gasping toil.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of delivers
Verb
  • The company manufactures technical ceramic components by converting powdered materials into solid parts and also develops prototype components for SMR, microreactor, and space reactor applications.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In late October 2025, the automaker Honda had to indefinitely shutter a Mexican plant that manufactures its SUVs, thanks to an unanticipated shortage of parts.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of manufactures

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“Produces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produces. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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