1
as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
contributed several productive ideas to the project
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2
as in prolific
producing abundantly
overfishing has depleted the stock of fish in these waters, which were once so productive
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3
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
Unsurprisingly, given how productive Williams has been over the course of his seven-year career, there were other suitors who were close to acquiring Williams before he was ultimately dealt to Dallas.
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s a solid dramatic question, but one that might’ve been more productive as an inciting incident, as too much of this low-budget drama shuffles around subjects that demand incisive action in 2025, effectively creating a subtle irony that undermines the film’s own point.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
The decades following their discovery were among the most productive and exciting in the history of science.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The best defense against deforestation is to make the land around forests productive and profitable by offering farmers viable alternatives to cutting them down.
—Kaveh Zahedi, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s a solid dramatic question, but one that might’ve been more productive as an inciting incident, as too much of this low-budget drama shuffles around subjects that demand incisive action in 2025, effectively creating a subtle irony that undermines the film’s own point.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
The decades following their discovery were among the most productive and exciting in the history of science.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The best defense against deforestation is to make the land around forests productive and profitable by offering farmers viable alternatives to cutting them down.
—Kaveh Zahedi, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The original score is composed by prolific composer Guillaume Roussel whose recent credits include The Three Musketeers and Dog 51.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Across the rest of his career, Young Bleed remained prolific, continuing to hop between labels while becoming a mentor to a new generation of hip-hop.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
4 Nov. 2025
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Chief Deputy Greg Tabor said the smaller size of the pods allows for more efficient operation of the entire Detention Center space and help mitigate overcrowding.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Proponents of the shake method swear that shaking out your laundry will prevent tangling, make drying more efficient, and reduce wrinkles in the process.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and son of famed zookeeper and television personality Steve Irwin further elaborated just why Russell's constructive criticism means so much.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft Bank of America remains most constructive on Microsoft, noting that the company doesn't rely on speculative long-term promises to justify its AI investments.—
Alex Harring,Yun Li,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parsley needs fertile, well-draining soil.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, what makes Allen such a reliable and effective target is his ability to come through with a catch on the most important downs.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Magic shot 31 free throws in the game to Boston’s 16, with Brown — highly effective at drawing contact on drives and pull-ups this season — getting to the line just twice.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The world outside me was big and rich with far more important and grave matters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Mamdani’s political success is largely credited to a media-savvy campaign that centered affordability in one of the world’s most expensive cities, with Mamdani vowing to levy New York’s ultra-rich to pay for childcare, transportation, and even grocery stores.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some of these meetings have been fruitful for Taiwan.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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One of their most fruitful partnerships has been with Ninja Gaiden and Dynasty Warriors publisher, Koei Tecmo, on a string of Zelda spin-offs called Hyrule Warriors.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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