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
Fireworks also engender serious amounts of tax revenue.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
The only thing that could work against it at this point is inertia—and enthusiasm for Sinners, a smash hit that picked up the most Oscar nominations this year and seems to engender a similar amount of love in the room at every industry event.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
In my personal experience, no restaurant engenders more passion from its devoted diners.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Choose understandable, specific language to engender trust and work up momentum.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
The only thing that could work against it at this point is inertia—and enthusiasm for Sinners, a smash hit that picked up the most Oscar nominations this year and seems to engender a similar amount of love in the room at every industry event.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
In my personal experience, no restaurant engenders more passion from its devoted diners.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Choose understandable, specific language to engender trust and work up momentum.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The avalanche descended approximately 400 vertical feet down a face of Perry’s Peak, creating a debris field about 100 feet wide, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Simon Stone’s production, which originated at the Aix-en Provence Festival in 2021 and moved on to the San Francisco Opera before wending its way to the Met, delivers the score in a tight package of high-intensity choreography and effectively restrained scenery.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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The program, as one of the oldest school jazz programs in the country, originated in 1958 by former band director William Stanley.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service says strong winds could generate breaking waves of 8 feet causing dune erosion and road overwash.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Two of his 12 fastballs generated at least 26 inches of induced vertical break, something no pitcher had accomplished in a major-league game since the Baltimore Orioles’ Félix Bautista did it in 2023.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the year or early 2027, the agency will begin banning riders for certain periods of time following a certain number or type of violations, said Devra Selenis, RT vice president of communications and partnerships.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mission milestones The firsts began at launch.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The collision caused Meadows to bite the inside of his mouth, which led to the bleeding.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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All of these flammable, colorless liquids are considered neurotoxic, meaning being exposed to them in large doses can cause headaches, fatigue, and even more severe symptoms like death.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Re-entry remains a large hurdle, with dangers arising from the 25,000 mph high-speed return to Earth.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tucker did not answer several follow-up questions, including the vetting process for the Nicholsons and any red flags that might have arisen.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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Armas brings a background in Major League Soccer, having previously coached the NY Red Bulls (2018-20), Toronto FC (2021) and Colorado Rapids (2023-25).—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s still a niche, though, for the righty starters who bring less heat.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The mother aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight had a successful delivery, as Fox News Digital previously reported — but shortly after the unexpected arrival, a hot debate about the baby's citizenship commenced.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Panther is a third-generation full-size wheeled dual-arm humanoid robot, and UniX AI has commenced global deliveries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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