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as in creating
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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as in originating
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 engendering
But sources told Fortune this approach can muddy the waters between leadership and friendship, engendering new vulnerabilities.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
For the busy leader, this shift can have a monumental impact, engendering an outlook that is spacious, calm, clear, and focused.
—Rasmus Hougaard, Big Think, 18 Mar. 2025
Far from engendering this shift, Mark Zuckerberg is merely the latest figure to highlight it.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
The Russian government is avoiding mobilization like the plague, engendering clever (but still desperate) ways to pad the ranks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Following 15 years of uninterrupted rule, practically every government institution has been politicized by Hasina’s Awami League party, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
In spite of the series’s bleak themes, Lucas succeeds in engendering a new hope, a vision of the future in which the hegemon is deposed.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
For the busy leader, this shift can have a monumental impact, engendering an outlook that is spacious, calm, clear, and focused.
—Rasmus Hougaard, Big Think, 18 Mar. 2025
Far from engendering this shift, Mark Zuckerberg is merely the latest figure to highlight it.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
The Russian government is avoiding mobilization like the plague, engendering clever (but still desperate) ways to pad the ranks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Following 15 years of uninterrupted rule, practically every government institution has been politicized by Hasina’s Awami League party, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
In spite of the series’s bleak themes, Lucas succeeds in engendering a new hope, a vision of the future in which the hegemon is deposed.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engendering
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And then there’s the story about a guy who is creating concert pieces out of animal sounds.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Fox Sports and the NFL are equally culpable in creating a situation that has an easy solution that neither party has any interest in pursuing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Typically originating on a large canvas, the art often incorporates acrylic paint and graphics pulled from old textbooks and newspapers, emergency manuals, and junk-shop magazines.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The man tried to rob him, causing a scuffle that ended with Zeek shot, lying on the ground, dialing 911.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Viktor Hovland was called a disgusting term by a fan during an otherwise quiet moment around one green, causing the gallery to wince and groan.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By this time, Elio is beginning to confront the reality of Oliver’s eventual departure (and thus, his first experience of true heartbreak).—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the Final 3 reminiscing on the season before beginning Part 1 of the HOH competition, fans will get another glimpse inside the jury house following the evictions of Kelley Jorgensen, Lauren Domingue and Keanu Soto.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Replacing coal with bio-carbon fuels could cut carbon dioxide emissions by hundreds of millions of tons annually while generating profits for biomass processing plants.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The monologue itself became Kimmel’s most watched on YouTube, generating 26 million views across social media in less than 24 hours.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, during COVID-19 shutdowns, English didn’t have the schedule conflicts that once hindered him from starting his own coffee business.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Bloomberg previously reported that each season of the show will be based on a single book, starting with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The wave was expected to move west-northwestward at around 15 to 20 miles per hour, bringing heavy rain and winds to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The White Sox, who led 2-1, then intentionally walked Aaron Judge, bringing Cody Bellinger up with runners on the corners and two outs.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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One meagre count alleges false statements to Congress; the other alleges obstruction of a congressional proceeding arising from the same testimony.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, a panel about finance and production will feature guests such as UTA’s Rena Ronson and Saudi Film Commission General Manager Abduljalil Al-Nasser; and execs from Sony, 30West, 193/Legendary and Row K will tackle the challenges and opportunities arising from distribution today.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Engendering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engendering. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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