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
That approach produces a list that is a mile wide and an inch deep. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Scan your face, train your voice on a few prompts, write (or accept a brand’s) creative brief, and the content produces itself. — Reid Litman, Fortune, 5 July 2026 This grilling method produces a tender, steamed texture and retains plenty of moisture. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026 Strategy can no longer be an annual ritual that produces documents that are rendered obsolete before they are implemented. — Klaus Schwab, Time, 2 July 2026 Founded in 1936 and Cru Classé since 1955, the estate produces a small selection of limited-edition rosé available only at the winery each summer, with bottles uniquely painted each year by different artists. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Two One Five Entertainment, a production company founded by Questlove and fellow Roots member Black Thought, develops and produces content rooted in culture and storytelling. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 July 2026 The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces. — Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026 Outlier Society president Elizabeth Raposo executive produces, along with Authentic Brand Group’s Corey Salter, Marc Rosen and Matthew Gross, also serving as executive producers. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Noun
How much sales tax the stadium produces will be paramount to a successful bond project. — Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026 Ken Kwapis directs all four episodes and executive produces. — Giana Levy, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026 This sun-loving perennial produces showy bright blue or white thistlelike spherical blooms from mid to late summer. — Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 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 Dogwoof co-produces, with Anna Godas, Oli Harbottle, and Will Kane serving as executive producers. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for produces
  1. creates
  2. has
  3. makes
  4. displays
  5. yields
  6. generates
  7. delivers
  8. manufactures
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  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026
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  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of has
Verb
  • The banquet makes a bold visual comparison of the two women, in fact.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Franke pointed to Franco-German defense projects as an example of how national political incentives can slow cooperation, even when joint production makes strategic sense.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of makes
Verb
  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of displays
Noun
  • The bounce in oil combined with the New York Federal Reserve's June survey of one-year consumer inflation expectations increased from May to its highest level since September 2023, pushing bond yields higher.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • This surpasses Disneyland Paris, which generates more revenue but yields less profit for the parent company.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of yields
Verb
  • This generates sensory messages that are transmitted to the snake’s brain.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • The system performs well in tests and already generates about 10% of all appointments issued.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • The jet will fly over the National Mall alongside the Defense Department’s most impressive equipment on Saturday, before the president delivers a speech in what is forecast to be a blistering heat wave.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Sensate delivers low-frequency vibrations and audio to the chest, marketed around the vagus nerve.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of delivers
Verb
  • The company that manufactures the hardware powering the AI revolution acknowledges that the technology is more expensive than the people it was supposed to augment.
    — Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • His company Fanatics manufactures licensed apparel for the NFL, including Kelce's team, the Kansas City Chiefs.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
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