produced

verb

past tense of produce
1
as in created
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 delivered
to bring forth from the womb rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once

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

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4
as in displayed
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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Recent Examples of produced The blast produced enough energy to flatten a significant stretch of the Siberian wilderness, marking an event that still serves as a cautionary tale — and a major point of reference — for modern planetary defense efforts. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 This stands in sharp contrast to their roles in the 1991 Gulf War coalition, the post-2014 campaign against ISIS, the maritime coalition against the Houthis in the Red Sea in 2023–24, and the diplomacy that produced the 2015 nuclear deal. — Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026 The film is produced by leading Brazilian banner Bubbles Project alongside Spain’s Elastica Films, Germany’s Pandora Film, and France’s Maneki Films. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 It is being produced by Roy Scott MacFarland, Tom Cappello, Scott Thigpen, Colin Bates, William Ramsey, Matt Groesch, John Sacchi, Marc Danon, and Jessica Fox-Thigpen. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 But Russell argued that state lawsuits can address damage in Colorado, regardless of where the fossil fuels are produced. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 Royal Caribbean heralds this ship for setting a new standard across the cruise industry for its water and waste management programs—93% of fresh water is produced on board via reverse osmosis, crew members sort trash for recycling, and so on. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and will stream exclusively on Prime Video. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 As the switch’s magnet moves closer to its dedicated sensor, its changing magnetic field alters the voltage produced across the sensor’s semiconductor element. — ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for produced
  1. created
  2. delivered
  3. made
  4. displayed
  5. generated
  6. had
  7. manufactured
  8. exhibited
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  • Once that was created, the company answered the demand of its customers for a physical location.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The entry is paired with a suite of portraits of a number of Black men and women wearing MooreWraps, versatile multi-wear garments created by Moore’s sister with proceeds donated to victims of domestic violence and incarceration.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
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  • Jane Doe deserved an administration that delivered a fair and proper judicial process.
    — Jeannine Chiang, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Flanagan is the prolific horror writer-director who has tackled several Stephen King tales (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, Carrie) and delivered several limited series hits for Netflix (Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher).
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of delivered
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  • Growing up amid high divorce rates has also made younger couples more conscious of protecting their financial independence.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Belgium–Netherlands–Italy co-production, directed by Brecht Debackere, made its world premiere in May at the Cannes Film Festival.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of made
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  • During his comments a map of the annexation area — an enclave surrounded by the city — was displayed on large screens in the chamber.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The suit says Her displayed doctored, sexualized photos of Henry and other officers, including in Henry's own office, and drove unannounced to a golf simulator in Woodbury where Henry was spending personal time.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of displayed
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  • Lee presented a teaser of upcoming series Rendering Love, produced by MBC C&I and Barunson E&A, which combines live-action scenes filmed the traditional way with AI generated characters to tell the story of a virtual K-pop group.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Wildcats briefly generated momentum when defensive back Kenneth Anderson intercepted a Southwest pass at the Dunbar 31-yard line, but the Raiders quickly regained control.
    — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of generated
Verb
  • Since 1950, Kentucky has had 12 Democratic governors, compared to only five in Iowa.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The character had the same condition as Mitte, though more pronounced.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • The results of our work show that manufactured housing can be built safely.
    — Arindam Chowdhury, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Batteries manufactured using the new binder delivered comparable initial performance to conventional cells.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • Also alleging funds owed are several artists who have exhibited with Tang.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Alderman Merriam’s Shells was exhibited in Chicago, New York, and Milwaukee in 1952 and 1953, but Abercrombie ultimately gifted the painting to John Reynolds, a doctor in Kalamazoo, as payment for an operation.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhibited

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“Produced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/produced. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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