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
Right-wing political leaders in Hungary, however, have spent years nurturing relationships with American conservatives through a host of fellowships, conferences, and partnerships to engender that reality.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Then, in the summer transfer window, the club went on their largest spree ever, spending over £400million in fees, moves which naturally engendered sizeable salaries for the players signed.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
This formalization effort engendered trust.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
That has been engendered by the UFW and the press.
—Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Then, in the summer transfer window, the club went on their largest spree ever, spending over £400million in fees, moves which naturally engendered sizeable salaries for the players signed.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
This formalization effort engendered trust.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
That has been engendered by the UFW and the press.
—Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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Initial estimates put repair pricetag at about $400,000, leading the Riverwalk Commission and the now-defunct Exchange Club of Naperville to consider alternatives, including converting the fountain into a static art installation or creating a more natural water feature with plantings.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But there are also many subtle gestures toward immortality, suggesting that Wilson has learned to see beyond the conditions of loss and precarity that created these families.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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One theory that has popped up is that the virus originated from a bird watching landfill in Ushuaia, located at the southern tip of Argentina, where a couple who were infected with the virus visited, Argentinian officials first hypothesized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The fibers likely originate from sewage discharge and fishing activities in the region.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The blazes generate a complex cocktail of compounds, including ground-level ozone, one of the main ingredients in smog.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Its pitch to college partners centers on three different potential avenues for generating revenue—the sale of DBGI stock issued under deals, millions in influencer marketing campaigns spent on individual college athletes and a cut of apparel sales via each school’s standard licensing agreements.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Climbers began gathering in April at the base camp, which is at an altitude of 17,340 feet.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Rogers was released from federal prison in March 2024 and began serving his three-year term of supervised release.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Russia’s over-all economy is beginning to suffocate under the many distortions and externalities caused by four-plus years of full-scale war.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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That's a severe, potentially deadly disease caused by hantavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Instead, get familiar with the industry, understand how governments subsidize or support it, and spot the opportunities likely to arise from the disruption.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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That means clear expectations, prompt action when problems arise and support that helps schools fix problems before students are harmed.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Just as some American immigrants brought their love of the land to the Midwest and Texas, my mother’s parents carried with them an intense feeling for books.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Since then, three more animals have died, bringing the final count to 55.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Looking ahead, Schultz told investors that in fiscal 2027, the company will be commencing a program to raise Hibbett’s sales productivity by further optimizing its store footprint.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Disavowed had been on the runway since at least last July when casting commenced for the lead.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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