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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
Second, Cuba needs to move to a productive economy with rules that make effort pay.
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Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Just staying locked in and trying to stay productive.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Coach Mike Elko signed 10 players in the first week, including a productive tight end in UTSA’s Houston Thomas, who returns to his hometown after catching 78 passes for 918 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons in the Alamo City.
—Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Witten was one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history with the Dallas Cowboys (16 seasons) and Las Vegas Raiders (one season) finishing his 17-year playing career in 2020 as an 11-time Pro Bowler and two-time, first-team All-Pro.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Just staying locked in and trying to stay productive.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Coach Mike Elko signed 10 players in the first week, including a productive tight end in UTSA’s Houston Thomas, who returns to his hometown after catching 78 passes for 918 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons in the Alamo City.
—Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Witten was one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history with the Dallas Cowboys (16 seasons) and Las Vegas Raiders (one season) finishing his 17-year playing career in 2020 as an 11-time Pro Bowler and two-time, first-team All-Pro.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Behind the Dream, a book chronicling the musical’s 13-year journey to Broadway complemented by behind-the-scenes commentary plus interviews with the creative team and original cast, was released by Keys this past October.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2026
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What’s growing instead is a sense of collaboration… This signals a new global curiosity about India’s creative energy.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rob Reiner was a prolific director whose work included some of the most memorable and endlessly watchable movies of the 1980s and ’90s.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the fraud committed through the sober houses, Cleggett, through his insulation businesses, received millions of dollars from the Mass Save Program (a public/private partnership that funds energy efficient projects).—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The unit was constantly shuffled this season, and the Trojans deployed six different offensive line combinations while still managing to have one of the most efficient offenses in the Big Ten Conference under position coach Zach Hanson.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Make no mistake, our goal remains to have constructive discussions with WBD’s Board to reach an agreement that is in the best interests of WBD shareholders.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even our arguments are constructive.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Seasonal ingredients powering the mercifully compact tasting menu are sourced from local farmers or foraged from the volcano’s fertile slopes (grapes, saffron, mushrooms).—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Farming ran deep in Dee’s family, who had worked the fertile land of southeastern Michigan since 1831, raising dairy cattle and growing wheat, corn and soy.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Marketing legal services through 1-800 numbers in late-night TV commercials or on highway billboards is old and pricey but effective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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People often make the mistake of going with a bright white paint color to balance out a room’s cool feel and muted light, but opting for a warm neutral is more effective for creating an inviting space.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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Another long offseason looms for the Chargers, with plenty of adjustments to the roster and another chance for Hortiz to conduct another fruitful draft in late April.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bowie enjoyed fruitful collaborations with a number of other rock and roll luminaries, like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.—
Alex Heigl,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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