1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a suggestion to go out for pizza that didn't seem to engender any interest
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2
as in to originate
to come into existence
feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her
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Recent Examples of engender
That’s the kind of goodwill that both David and Ken have engendered over the course of their careers.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Larry also thought that teaching his son how to fly might engender a sense of responsibility — a useful lesson for a kid who had few of the disadvantages Larry believed had been critical to his success.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles is free from all that, since their recent postseason work engenders no expectations at all.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
When your owners have helped engender a lot of that mistrust?
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Larry also thought that teaching his son how to fly might engender a sense of responsibility — a useful lesson for a kid who had few of the disadvantages Larry believed had been critical to his success.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles is free from all that, since their recent postseason work engenders no expectations at all.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
When your owners have helped engender a lot of that mistrust?
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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Hotelier Jack Parker acquired the property two decades ago, bringing in Adler to create the Parker’s signature style that remains today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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In theory, energetic particles pass through such thin sheets without creating the kinds of defects that typically cripple conventional silicon chips.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This story originated as part of Deadline’s new Comedy Means Business newsletter.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Paxton began his run for the GOP nomination with a relatively low profile and less spending than Cornyn, but has kicked his campaign into high gear as the primary approaches.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaley sued Snap and TikTok as well; the two companies settled before the trial began but remain defendants in hundreds of other cases.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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His death was ruled a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the torso.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gravel pathways and a few unavoidable stairs here and there shouldn’t cause significant issues for travelers unreliant on walking aids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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That there will arise a time when everything that came before is meaningless.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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It was placed under the governor’s exclusive control, enabling quick responses when economic opportunities arise.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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McCarthy warned that being too quick to bring untested criminal cases against political adversaries risks damaging institutional legitimacy regardless of which party is in power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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The government brought forward major reforms and bans on assault-style weapons after the country suffered its worst-ever shooting attack in 2020, when a man impersonating a police officer killed 22 people in northern Nova Scotia.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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As previously reported by FN, Pedro García’s 100th anniversary celebrations commenced in 2025 with a range of endeavors including a special capsule collection called Essentia, in-store pop-ins, the aforementioned commemorative book and a series of exclusive events.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tied heavily to the moon's phases, the Lunar New Year has commenced this week as adherents usher in the Year of the Horse with a variety of cultural traditions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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