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
The murder of United Health care CEO Brian Thompson did engender a sense of outrage — not at the act, but at the arrest of alleged shooter Luigi Mangione.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
He’s even begun to engender himself to his new receivers coach Robert Prince.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
This is about cruelty and power and fear engendered by the Trump administration.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Until the Trump administration came into power, the expansion of scientific activity and networks had engendered little negative political reaction.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
He’s even begun to engender himself to his new receivers coach Robert Prince.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
This is about cruelty and power and fear engendered by the Trump administration.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Until the Trump administration came into power, the expansion of scientific activity and networks had engendered little negative political reaction.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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Patil and Lindell are now working to create probiotic supplements to increase the amount of the beneficial microbes in people's guts to help protect against harms from PFAS.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Indeed, part of the name Pontianak may originate in the pohon tinggi, or tall trees, that serve as her lair.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
5 July 2025
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Fallon Tallent killed two Wilson County police officers during a police pursuit that originated in Knoxville, but how to prove intent was at the heart of the 2004 trial.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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Google signed a deal to buy power generated through nuclear fusion, only the second such agreement to use the as-yet-unviable technology.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Instead, the character inspired by her own love story is played by Hacks star Megan Stalter, with a cast of up-and-comers rounding out the ensemble of the Netflix comedy-drama that’s sure to generate plenty of conversation.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Thomas officially began to practice and compete with the women's swimmers in Fall 2021.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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The first sign of trouble appeared last month after movers began hauling machinery out of a garment factory in the Sri Lankan suburb of Katunayake, the only one that Next operates in the South Asian nation with union representation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Odors are often caused by residual water or mineral buildup.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Trump’s latest threat to impose a 30% tariff on South Africa caused the South African rand to weaken 1.6% against the U.S. dollar.—
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CNBC,
9 July 2025
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That means naming the fear, the confusion and even the shame that might arise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As for cosmic weather this week, note that power struggles around ideas may arise on June 29, while July 4 could bring big ups, downs or spontaneity to relationships.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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The police employ their own animal control unit, which responds to calls and brings the animals to West Valley for treatment and holding.—
Amaia Gavica
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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In 1971, President Nixon, who had called for repeal two years earlier, convinced Congress to bring the credit back on a temporary basis, but at a 10 percent rate.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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While Merck has built a solid pipeline and commenced new product launches, the timeline remains tight and the revenue gap significant.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Search efforts continued through about 1 a.m. Thursday and commenced at first light.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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