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
The Current and star midfielder Lo LaBonta will be featured in the first episode, followed by Angel City and productive rookie striker Riley Tiernan.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Many power plants that use water to produce electricity are in northern Italy, where mountains and rivers make for highly productive facilities.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Leave several stems of old productive wood as well as strong new stems that will flower next season.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Cahill was a key part of a staff known for highly productive offenses.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Many power plants that use water to produce electricity are in northern Italy, where mountains and rivers make for highly productive facilities.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Leave several stems of old productive wood as well as strong new stems that will flower next season.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Cahill was a key part of a staff known for highly productive offenses.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Simpson’s creative approach is shown throughout the property, from the stunning stonework to the modern, clean lines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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David was previously vice president, content creative, television, for the studio.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Tommies have had the most prolific offense in the conference this season, but the Vikings kept the clamps on them for most of the night.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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But Held diverged from his academic background in conservation biology after speaking with a fellow prolific swimmer who found a post-pool career at Goldman Sachs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hyundai's three-row midsize SUV is more affordable and fuel-efficient than the Acadia.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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That would be an efficient and decisive outcome, but an unlikely one.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The negotiations in Switzerland were the third round of direct talks organized by Washington, after meetings earlier this year in Abu Dhabi that officials described as constructive but which also made no major headway.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Entrepreneurship involves constructive leaders who pair unique vision and constant creativity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Use fertile, moist, slightly acidic soil that’s well-draining, and amend it with compost or other organic matter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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So, there’s a way in which land offers, figuratively and literally, fertile space for imagining a way of life, a way of being, that can be sustainable, that can be flourishing.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, the companies’ internal documents raise questions about how effective or widely used those safety features are.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Our Favorite Loaded Potato Soup Recipes There's no shortage of rich, creamy potato soups in our arsenal.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Will that influence be fruitful or hurtful?—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The southpaw’s $27 million salary sets a new Braves franchise record for average annual value (AAV), a mark of how truly fruitful the partnership between the ex-Red Sox great and former Boston ball club has been.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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