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
When your owners have helped engender a lot of that mistrust?
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Vulnerability engenders a healing breakthrough with a partner as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
But the last two decades show that rising incomes aren’t always enough to engender good feelings about the economy.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
The diplomatic tussle soured the relationship and engendered a deep mistrust between Ottawa and Beijing.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Vulnerability engenders a healing breakthrough with a partner as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
But the last two decades show that rising incomes aren’t always enough to engender good feelings about the economy.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
The diplomatic tussle soured the relationship and engendered a deep mistrust between Ottawa and Beijing.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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As technology advanced and investment increased, developers took the groundwork laid by games like Elite and expanded it into some of the most ambitious and compelling video games ever created.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The show created by Levy and his son Dan about a wealthy family forced to live in a tiny town would dominate the Emmys in its sixth and final season.—
ANDREW DALTON,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Early slayers often originate between realms—people who have been near death and pulled back, or have the markings of potential vampires, or who are born at times of the year when the veil between worlds is thin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Quayle said that among passengers originating in Chicago, United gets 50% while American gets 31%.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Miami Heat Miami is about $30 million below the luxury-tax threshold, but that does not include anything for unrestricted free agent Norman Powell, who could generate enough interest to get a salary in that range himself before even filling out the roster.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The other new entries are DSquared2 (which featured a hot celebrity) and Dolce & Gabbana (which generated heated controversy for its model casting).—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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What began as a performance became a collective release.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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What began in Tehran late December in response to the collapse in currency and economic conditions quickly took on a political character -- with crowds on the streets openly calling for regime change.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In severe cases, the virus can attack parts of the brain that control basic life functions like eye movement, heart rate and blood pressure, causing permanent damage.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In high doses, etizolam can cause severe central nervous system depression, potentially leading to unconsciousness, respiratory failure and death.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The idea arose when, as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western artists began to write and create art about the preconditions and reasons behind Russia’s actions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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This time around, aside from warding off mental demons that arose from her crash, Shiffrin, at 30, must also fight the indignities of age.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Snow blankets the region A widespread snow event in March 2015 brought measurable snowfall across all of North Texas.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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And, quite frankly, the Patriots do need to blitz to bring pressure, despite having some formidable pass rushers on their defensive line.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The company said closing sales will commence January 31 for select Off 5th stores and all Last Call locations.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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That all changed Wednesday evening, when the Metro Mesa League opener commenced between the two schools at Olympian.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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