Synonyms for generator
ˈdʒɛn əˌreɪ tərgen·er·a·tor

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1. generatornoun

   an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas

   Synonyms:
   author, source

2. generatornoun

   engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction

   Synonyms:
   author, source

3. generator, source, authornoun

   someone who originates or causes or initiates something

   "he was the generator of several complaints"

   Synonyms:
   writer, origin, beginning, informant, rootage, root, author, seed, reference, source, germ, reservoir

4. generatornoun

   an electronic device for producing a signal voltage

   Synonyms:
   author, source

Matched Categories

1. • Apparatus
   • Electronic Device
   • Engine

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1. List of paraphrases for "generator":

   builder, generators, generating, producer, alternator, fsg, pulser, aerosol, dispenser, writer

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1. Mike Duthu:

   We deleted the composite mast and deleted the aft house. We took the Marines down to 500 and took half of the medical space away. We took four engines down to two, we deleted a generator, deleted the electrical load topside and we also made some of the systems simpler.

2. Tami Rockholt:

   Some hospitals are using it as a revenue generator, it's being taken advantage of.

3. Asherah Davidown:

   My house doesnt have a generator so that means another weekend of sitting in the dark with no Wi-Fi, no food in the fridge and shopping in increments since we dont know how long the power may be out.

4. Ngala Tombuh:

   We’ve moved from subsistence or family aquaculture to aquaculture as an employment generator.

5. General Hospital:

   Fifty patients were seen in the ER today because of the storm, we are operating on generator power. Columbia is completely out of power.