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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
Outdoor ice typically doesn’t hold up with temperatures in the 60s, and there were some player complaints that the surface wasn’t conducive to speedy play.
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Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The Astros open the season by playing 25 games in 27 days, which is conducive to the six-man rotation Houston carried at similar points last season.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Nighttime temps will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s under clear skies more conducive to radiational cooling.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Prep Your Bedroom Your bedroom should be conducive to your best night’s sleep.
—Sarah Klein, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
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Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The Astros open the season by playing 25 games in 27 days, which is conducive to the six-man rotation Houston carried at similar points last season.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Nighttime temps will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s under clear skies more conducive to radiational cooling.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Prep Your Bedroom Your bedroom should be conducive to your best night’s sleep.
—Sarah Klein, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
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The main threat will be in the morning into the afternoon hours where conditions will be more favorable for severe development.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2026
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This matchup, then, could be favorable for the Birds.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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However, bottom watering may be especially helpful when trying to fully rehydrate very dry potting soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT may be a helpful tool to answer questions about complex subjects, but users should verify the accuracy of that information before submitting it to the California labor board.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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It is also expected to be especially beneficial for less experienced boaters who may need additional support at the helm.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Working with clay can be a relaxing experience and provide a beneficial creative outlet for both children and adults.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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