1
as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
contributed several productive ideas to the project
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as in prolific
producing abundantly
overfishing has depleted the stock of fish in these waters, which were once so productive
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
panicking during a crisis is not productive behavior
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Recent Examples of productive
Farmers mourn the paving over of productive farmland, to the tune of millions of taxpayer dollars.
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Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
After blossoming in the second half of his rookie season, Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson hasn’t been nearly as productive so far this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Immigration reform that targets the most productive and successful programs is misguided and devoid of economic sense.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Gore, the 49ers’ all-time leading rusher and the NFL’s third-most productive ever, is among 52 candidates to advance in the voting process from a field of 128 nominees.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
After blossoming in the second half of his rookie season, Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson hasn’t been nearly as productive so far this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Immigration reform that targets the most productive and successful programs is misguided and devoid of economic sense.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Gore, the 49ers’ all-time leading rusher and the NFL’s third-most productive ever, is among 52 candidates to advance in the voting process from a field of 128 nominees.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Chelsea have been at their creative best in the second half of matches, creating 15 big chances (second-best behind Palace’s 17) and scoring eight (best).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ackermann was named creative director of Tom Ford Fashion in September last year, succeeding Peter Hawkings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Delving into the tragic murder of Ajike Owens, a Black Florida woman, at the hands of her white neighbor Susan Lorincz, the new film from prolific documentarian Geeta Gandbhir examines issues of race, class, community, and surveillance.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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In Isaac McKneely, Louisville basketball has one of the country's most prolific sharpshooters.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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As tinted denim becomes more mainstream, mills are developing ways to make the process more efficient.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Regularly vacuuming is one of the most efficient ways to prevent and get rid of carpet beetles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Wells Fargo also remains constructive on stocks and has a 2026 year-end price target of 7,400 to 7,600 for the S & P 500.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Inaba had nothing positive to say — which seemed to be a trend for the night — but Johnson offered some constructive criticism.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Succession worries mean that Japan is likely to remain a growth market, and a fertile ground for PE firms hunting for bargain deals.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, the north east of England has been regarded as a fertile breeding ground for talent, but its clubs have been rather less good at keeping that talent and rather less good altogether.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Diagonal passes to onrushing full-backs has proven to be another effective route around the high defensive line, as Inter targeted Denzel Dumfries with 14 long balls out to his flank across the two-legged Champions League semi-final tie with Barcelona last season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ford said after talking with Prime Minister Mark Carney he’s decided to pause the advertising campaign effective Monday so that trade talks can resume.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The upper of the shoes is made from a rich suede in a burgundy wine color, which adds texture to the heels and serves as the backdrop for the colorful beaded spikes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Martha Stewart’s site, thrift stores can be a fruitful place to find a unique gown, and even offer sustainability benefits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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From 1970 until his retirement in 2006, Laurence worked at the Union-Tribune as a journalist, first briefly covering news, sports and music before settling into a long and fruitful career as a TV critic.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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