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as in creates
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 originates
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 engenders
Anonymity engenders bad behavior (as anyone who has encountered anonymous trolls on social media can readily attest).
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Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles is free from all that, since their recent postseason work engenders no expectations at all.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Vulnerability engenders a healing breakthrough with a partner as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Being out in the world engenders those opportunities.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
By contrast, maybe such language engenders a sense of defeatism, a belief in the inevitability of collapse which is collectively paralyzing.
—Ed Simon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Every season opener features some slop and engenders more questions than answers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles is free from all that, since their recent postseason work engenders no expectations at all.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Vulnerability engenders a healing breakthrough with a partner as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Being out in the world engenders those opportunities.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
By contrast, maybe such language engenders a sense of defeatism, a belief in the inevitability of collapse which is collectively paralyzing.
—Ed Simon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Every season opener features some slop and engenders more questions than answers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engenders
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Unlike regular food containers, the ProKeeper creates a tighter seal by pressing up against the guac to keep it green for days (and plenty of tortilla chips) to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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That restriction creates a dysfunctional cycle that ultimately contributes to back pain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The jacquard design data maps the journey of the Wisteria sinensis plant, which originates from China.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The installation generates steam using CO₂-free electricity and recovers low-temperature waste heat from the paper manufacturing process.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company launched its first product, Marble, late last year, which generates 3D environments from text or image prompts, and says the new capital will accelerate work in those areas.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, if a situation arises where a discussion needs to take place in the moment, Clarkin’s advice is to calmly reiterate your parenting decision.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gravity arises from the warping of space, and an impact on time can be detected with precise enough clocks.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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To do so, Nguyen advises maintaining proper form, controlling the weight through the full range of motion and avoiding any movement that causes sudden pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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When early voting begins, the county typically publishes each polling location’s wait time on its website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wicks, 26, begins spring training as part of the starting pitching depth mix that the Cubs expect to rely on over the course of the season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the best times to visit Bogotá is in August, when the annual Festival de Verano brings the city together for free concerts, sports, and cultural activities.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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But as we’re ushered down a meandering trail, the entire atmosphere starts changing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The problem starts, though, when pricing isn't clearly disclosed upfront.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Engenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engenders. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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