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as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
contributed several productive ideas to the project
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as in prolific
producing abundantly
overfishing has depleted the stock of fish in these waters, which were once so productive
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
panicking during a crisis is not productive behavior
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Recent Examples of productive
Backup catcher Travis d’Arnaud is an important piece of the roster because the Angels would prefer that O’Hoppe gets enough rest to be productive.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Discussions with partners and close friends are productive.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
To keep the Devils neutralized, Dallas will have to slow down Bratt’s productive streak.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Your favorite low-stakes treat after a productive day?
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Discussions with partners and close friends are productive.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
To keep the Devils neutralized, Dallas will have to slow down Bratt’s productive streak.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Your favorite low-stakes treat after a productive day?
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Campspot highlighted the ranch’s creative accommodations and its many one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences including its ranch wagon accommodations, horse feeding and pet friendly cabins.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no doubt that new generations of creative individuals are already emerging—ready to carry that tradition forward.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Star guards lead the charge Johnson and Latson are a prolific and formidable duo, and dominating backcourt play has been a staple for the elite in this sport.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the Falcons broke through early in the second period, with Brooklyn Riley scoring on the Falcons’ prolific power play just a minute into the frame.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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An efficient Cabrera issued only one walk and quickly erased the lone hit — a Nolan Schanuel one-out single in the fourth — with a double play from the next hitter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The style is refreshingly informal yet efficient, ensuring guests feel warm-and-fuzzy cared-for, without being overfussed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Standard Chartered also remains constructive, citing similar long-term drivers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Your constructive 6th house hosts the conjunction of the dynamic Sun and elusive Neptune, lending you extra drive around daily tasks, co-workers, and personal care.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Security strengthens as finance-conscious Venus conjoins fertile Chiron in your 2nd House of Logistics, bolstering your capacity to be practical without losing that characteristic Pisces whimsy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Western tolerance and complacency prove fertile ground for radicalization.—
Tareq Alotaiba,
Washington Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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This one came after Delanie Sheehan penetrated the defense and zipped an effective pass to Ryan, who put the shot on net, but MacIver deflected it out of bounds.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Burkhalter and Warner’s new roles are also effective April 3.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The exempt areas include the Red Sea tourist resorts of Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam, as well as the antiquities-rich southern cities of Aswan and Luxor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The exchange with the studios is fruitful.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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But holding onto all its young assets could prove fruitful for the Heat if the whale search ends with Antetokounmpo or another in-his-prime star this summer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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