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as in favorable
tending to promote or assist the development of something
the claim that the state's long-standing antitax attitude is conducive to entrepreneurship
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
the noisy environment of the dorms was not very conducive to studying
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Recent Examples of conducive
Finding ways to make their room more conducive for sleep, like blackout curtains or white-noise machines.
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Forecasters said showers and thunderstorms are starting to show signs of organization in association with a low pressure area offshore of Central America, and that environmental conditions appear conducive for further development of the system.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Mining conditions conducive to virus spread Mongbwalu has emerged as the epicenter of the rare Bundibugyo type.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
A lot of the book is conversation, much of it about the social sickness that Lawrence was obsessed with—passages not exactly conducive to arousal.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Forecasters said showers and thunderstorms are starting to show signs of organization in association with a low pressure area offshore of Central America, and that environmental conditions appear conducive for further development of the system.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Mining conditions conducive to virus spread Mongbwalu has emerged as the epicenter of the rare Bundibugyo type.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
A lot of the book is conversation, much of it about the social sickness that Lawrence was obsessed with—passages not exactly conducive to arousal.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
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The upcoming World Cup clash between the US and Australia has unexpectedly escalated into a fierce rivalry, despite both teams initially celebrating their favorable draw.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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National Weather Service A tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Speaking of forget, the whole glutemaxxing trend can be helpful in reminding you to get off your butt and, well, on your butt to use your glutes.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Seven days a week at Collister, the two homes where the weeds once were are a helpful reminder.—
Mark Dee
June 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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Medical professionals who specialize in addiction medicine say research that provides a clear understanding of kratom is beneficial.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But in the garden, chervil is a powerhouse plant that can deter slugs and snails, while attracting beneficial bugs like hoverflies and ladybugs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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The resulting material delivers an energy content comparable to anthracite coal, offering a potential pathway for turning difficult waste streams into useful resources.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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