PRODUCE Synonyms: 265 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

prə-ˈdüs

Definition of produce

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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as in to deliver

to bring forth from the womb rabbits can potentially produce many offspring at once

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as in to make

to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials a factory producing steel

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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

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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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

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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

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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

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

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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

Rather than just a reproductive issue, endometriosis is a whole-body condition, affecting everything from emotional regulation to hormone production and gut health.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
The heat has caused a fall in nuclear generation, with power plants forced to shut down or reduce production across the region, while wind power generation has been weak over the summer.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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

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