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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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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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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 point of a rotation is to keep players fresh and productive.
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Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, creating cap space could end up being counter-productive.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Well, that and the fact that Gavin Sheets, the DH on Tuesday, has been as productive as any Padre over the last week.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Imagine the more productive uses of the millions of dollars those companies had to spend on legal fees and initiative campaigns.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, creating cap space could end up being counter-productive.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Well, that and the fact that Gavin Sheets, the DH on Tuesday, has been as productive as any Padre over the last week.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Imagine the more productive uses of the millions of dollars those companies had to spend on legal fees and initiative campaigns.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Still, Target is taking aim at its biggest problem, and given the declining fortunes of this classic American brand, that alone constitutes a creative step in the right direction.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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From a creative perspective, who was the better playwright, Inchbald the professional or Austen, who merely played around at it in her fiction?—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the years following the opening of Lugano’s flagship Newport Beach location, the company was prolific with philanthropic donations, providing financial support to Irvine public schools, the Lupus Foundation and a variety of arts and cultural organizations.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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The prolific singer-songwriter discusses the silver lining of grief, her everlasting obsession with nature, and her new album, Neon Grey Midnight Green.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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This makes the AirLight Pro more efficient (less heat is lost to the air), less damaging (not as much heat is needed to dry your hair), and seriously speedy.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Japan lit the spark in 1964 with the iconic Shinkansen bullet trains, which showed the world that fast, safe, and efficient rail travel was possible.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Americans can channel the collective agony and frustration to encourage meaningful change, cooling down the division, making gun laws safer, opening genuinely constructive discussions, informing the public about the risks and calling on lawmakers to take real action.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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For leaders, these signals should prompt constructive conversations about the importance of switching off.—
Alliance Manchester Business School,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And that could mean fertile hunting ground for the franchising industry.—
Rob Lancit,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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By the summer of 2022, systems like the Bayraktar TB2 became less effective as air defenses increased and commanders began spreading their forces apart.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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His teammate, quarterback Wyatt Nucci, was equally effective.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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In addition to grape stem cells, the fast-absorbing spray includes caffeine and antioxidant-rich arugula leaf extract to help keep fallout at bay.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways Chia seed pudding is rich in fiber and omega-3s, which support satiety, digestion, and heart health.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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The sockeye industry is in good spirits following a fruitful 2025 season.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Attempts to reach a company spokesperson were not immediately fruitful.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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