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
But perhaps some of it had to do with precisely this feeling of poignancy that seeing me would have engendered in him.
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Jones admitted the success new coach Mike Vrabel has been able to engender in his first season was a factor.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Being out in the world engenders those opportunities.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Abed Rahim Khatib / dap via AP Israel’s ensuing offensive has flattened much of the enclave, killed tens of thousands of civilians and engendered the kind of anger that could create thousands of potential recruits.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Jones admitted the success new coach Mike Vrabel has been able to engender in his first season was a factor.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Being out in the world engenders those opportunities.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Abed Rahim Khatib / dap via AP Israel’s ensuing offensive has flattened much of the enclave, killed tens of thousands of civilians and engendered the kind of anger that could create thousands of potential recruits.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for engender
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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The Horned Frogs are far from an offensive juggernaut, but TCU has typically been able to create open looks off the pick-and-roll with Harding or by feeding Punch in the post.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Teachers' associations from Natomas, Rocklin, Twin Rivers, West Sacramento and Woodland used art supplies on Saturday to create signs of solidarity.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The project originated from a news story and took shape during a residency at the Museum of Imagined Futures.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fannie Mae and Freddie, which are in government conservatorship, do not originate home loans.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Numerous reports and videos of thundersnow in downtown Chicago began to roll in after midnight local time.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Be sure to rinse the gasket well to prevent the vinegar from drying out the rubber and causing cracks.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Its main purpose is to act as a sealant to keep water from getting behind the tiles to cause mold or mildew to develop in the wall.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The original postponement announcement stated NASA was monitoring a medical concern that arose Wednesday afternoon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The bombardment of political ads will commence this week.—
Paul Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials then searched the children’s home and commenced an air and ground search.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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