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
Overall, the Sox have used 16 rookies this season, including productive Rule 5 pitchers Shane Smith and Mike Vasil.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
On June 25, the sun in Cancer will form a productive sextile to Mars in Virgo, bringing an energizing but also practical synergy to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 June 2025
Nicky Lopez, who was a fifth-round choice, has been the most productive player chosen by the Royals that year.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Since the start of June, the Padres offense has been one of baseball’s least productive units.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
On June 25, the sun in Cancer will form a productive sextile to Mars in Virgo, bringing an energizing but also practical synergy to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 June 2025
Nicky Lopez, who was a fifth-round choice, has been the most productive player chosen by the Royals that year.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Since the start of June, the Padres offense has been one of baseball’s least productive units.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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The project raised eyebrows among U.S. artists, many of whom are deeply wary of the use of AI in creative pursuits.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Acting star Toby Jones has suggested the UK drama sector is going through an existential crisis as its grapples with developments such as the rise of AI and competition from globals streamers as well as growing income barriers for entry into the creative industries.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Written by prolific children’s author Millicent E. Selsam, the book chronicles the process of animal identification, showing children how ordinary places can be sites of scientific observation.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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However, the prolific public commentator is one of China's best-know propagandists and his posts credibly capture part of the mood in the country.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Without an accountant on staff, one of the most efficient ways to handle these responsibilities is by using accounting software.—
Mia Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Thanks to advancements in hybrid technology, American car buyers have access to some of the most efficient cars ever made.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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While direct confrontation can carry risks, especially with politically adept individuals, there are constructive ways to assess the situation and mitigate reputational exposure.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 June 2025
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So the human quest for fertilizer—substances to make the soil fertile—followed fast on the heels of agriculture itself.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
29 June 2025
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In the Veneto region, vineyards stretch across gravelly river plains and fertile plains near the Adriatic Sea.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Are commercial grout cleaners more effective than DIY methods?—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Unlike generics, they’re not approved by the FDA, a federal agency that verifies whether drugs are safe and effective .—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Established in 1893, the thick of the Gilded Age, Montford boasts a rich tapestry of architectural styles, featuring everything from grand Victorian homes to intricate Arts and Crafts designs, many of which are now bed and breakfasts.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Now, four years later, 40 square miles of river-floodplain wetlands are now rehydrated, rich wildlife is starting to come back, and the wild system proved its value during 2022’s Hurricane Ian.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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But there are genuine stories behind it all, the player who worked at it, overcame adversity, made fruitful decisions, catapulted the competition, and the family who facilitated it, team behind the dream.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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Spirits can offer protection to homes and businesses, ensure a fruitful year or safeguard the health of friends and loved ones — a sip of the Champagne of fruit sodas lubricating these prayers of course.—
Vanessa Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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