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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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Over the past decade, Pau has created a series of media installations about the bauhinia, exploring different methods of rendering scientific data as sound and light.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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One clear choice creates stability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Aegis Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ticket also includes lounge access and — for flights originating in Paris and six other cities in France — transportation to the airport in a premium vehicle.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hyperliquid generated approximately $962m in fees in 2025 on roughly $3tn in notional trading volume.—
Bob Diamond,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company is expected to generate annual run-rate cost savings of approximately $40 million and is anticipated to be completed by the first quarter of 2027.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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And of course Mike Brown pulled Mitchell Robinson, who missed four straight free throws when the 76ers began intentionally fouling him in the first quarter, only to continue extending the lead despite the Sixers’ attempts at stifling his rotation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Black voters who feared losing representation in Congress opposed that request and argued the justices should instead hold onto their April 29 ruling until after the election because voting in the primary had already begun.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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According to court documents, the suspect pulled an eyebrow razor from her left pocket and began slashing the second female victim, causing a cut across the left side of her face.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Procter & Gamble, the maker of such household products as Crest toothpaste, Tide detergent and Charmin toilet paper, estimated last week the war could cause a $1 billion hit to profits during its next fiscal year if Brent crude were to stay around $100 per barrel.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Such heavy loads of dust are generally thought to arise much later in cosmic history than circa 400 million years after the big bang, the epoch at which this newfound galaxy appears.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Working with predominantly Latino families, Barba said the nine-week intervention, which usually consists of six to 10 community members, became a way to help people deal with fear arising from the immigration enforcement activities happening in Lake County as well as throughout the Chicago area.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon enters Sagittarius, your 4th House of Home becomes more active, bringing attention to your environment and emotional base.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Banda scored again in the 39th minute to bring her league-leading total to seven goals.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Since the season commenced in Australia in March, the F1 WAGs have made their presence known as they've been seen alongside their partners in the paddock and cheering from the stands during races.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, the company announced a publishing administration partnership with 16-time Grammy Award-winner — and Variety’s Hitmakers 2025 songwriter of the year — Bruno Mars, commencing upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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