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
Those enhancements will continue to support a productive landscape that includes apricot and plum orchards alongside rows of Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet vines.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Town Star players could purchase from a limited supply of NFT farming units to help supercharge the lucrative in-game production of the game’s bespoke TOWN crypto token, with rarer, pricier NFT units being more productive.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The 28-year-old delivered one of his most productive games since his return Sunday night, overcoming a 1-for-8 first half to finish with 30 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds in Game 4 against Philadelphia.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wilson was a productive defender at Missouri last year and was an All-SEC second-team selection.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Town Star players could purchase from a limited supply of NFT farming units to help supercharge the lucrative in-game production of the game’s bespoke TOWN crypto token, with rarer, pricier NFT units being more productive.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The 28-year-old delivered one of his most productive games since his return Sunday night, overcoming a 1-for-8 first half to finish with 30 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds in Game 4 against Philadelphia.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wilson was a productive defender at Missouri last year and was an All-SEC second-team selection.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Maybe the stage in which lucid dreams occur doesn’t involve as many creative leaps.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This year, new creative partner Climate Spring will offer yet another dedicated meeting for each fellow with a Climate Spring development executive to provide development advice and consultation on their script.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Boston’s roster currently lacks the type of prolific run-producer — like Devers or Bregman — that can carry an offense when others aren’t hitting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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What followed was a prolific career spanning more than five decades.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The latest report shows how the adoption of heat pumps, and a greater share of more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles on the road, continues to drive down greenhouse gas emissions in the residential buildings and transportation sectors, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chakram’s highly efficient detonation process Unlike conventional rocket engines, which harness deflargration, RDREs leverage the rapid energy release of supersonic detonation waves that rotate around an engine’s circular body.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Recent announcements and enforcement patterns suggest US regulators are aware of the challenges and are working hard on constructive answers.—
Bob Diamond,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This commitment to social responsibility, however, has also underpinned several related forms of journalism that have similar values, such as civic or public journalism, peace journalism, advocacy journalism, constructive journalism, and more.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This was a fertile area to find an offensive lineman, and Bell was the one who stood out to the Eagles.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of the most effective ways to lower outrageous healthcare costs is to give employers access to their own health plan claims data.—
Jordan Bruneau,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Game 2, Boston’s role players were effective.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The culinary program leans into Ecuadorian heritage, from Galápagos lobster and freshly caught tuna to cheeses aged in volcanic lava tunnels and rich Ecuadorian chocolate desserts.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Prunes and other fiber-rich foods can help support digestion and prevent constipation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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But as Presley would later admit, this furiously productive period can’t entirely be chalked up to a burst of divine inspiration; his most fruitful years also ran parallel to his opioid addiction.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, the shift from supporting to lead has also proven fruitful.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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