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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
Kamphoff advises that parents model productive behavior to show kids how to manage their negative emotions, rather than suppressing them.
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the late tension, Team USA has been one of the most productive teams in the tournament.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Or maybe even be more productive, to make more money.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Acer 16-Inch Laptop Deal The Acer Aspire 16 is designed to be your most productive assistant yet.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the late tension, Team USA has been one of the most productive teams in the tournament.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Or maybe even be more productive, to make more money.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Acer 16-Inch Laptop Deal The Acer Aspire 16 is designed to be your most productive assistant yet.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Caravaggio, born and trained in Lombardy, had a creative boldness based on confronting reality.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to Lauder, who is the great-granddaughter of cosmetics giant Estée Lauder, Act 4 Artists is run by Casey Hanley and Steven Sachs, who serve as co-heads of development and production, and Camila Keller Sarmiento, head of event programming and creative producer.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nearly all the attention on the Dominican Republic so far in the World Baseball Classic understandably has been on its offense — a prolific collection of some of Major League Baseball’s top hitters that has mashed its way to utter dominance in the tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Kingsbury was fired following the 2022 campaign, and Murray’s results weren’t as prolific in recent years under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s tutelage.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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Green thinking underpins every practice at Hotel Maria - from the energy-efficient lighting right through to recycling programs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The two companies announced a successful demonstration of autonomous electronic warfare capabilities, highlighting how artificial intelligence can support faster and more efficient responses to threats in the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Joseph is respected by peers and faculty for his constructive feedback, reliability, and leadership in exhibitions and productions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Engages in effective conflict resolution Handling conflict in a healthy and constructive way is a key trait of a partner who would make a good parent, explains Chicvak.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Those reservoir projects allowed the United States to flourish in Arizona, Nevada and California, supercharging economic growth, powering cities and turning dusty desert into fertile farmland.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The turn of the century building lived a past life as a cooperage and textile factory; however, the barrels and bolts were long ago replaced by a youthful, monied clientele eager to explore the fertile crescent of Brooklyn hipsterdom.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Both variants feature rapid charging technology that remains effective even in harsh climates – at temperatures as low as −22°F, charging time increases by only about three minutes, CarNewsChina reported.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, the internal recycling process allows the planet to maintain a thick, hydrogen-rich atmosphere that would otherwise be stripped away by the intense X-ray radiation from its host star.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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That same anti-rich mania is driving Illinois Democrats to push for a 3% surcharge levied against $1 million earners.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The connection between Maiava and the pass-catchers is being cultivated now in the spring, with Anderson predicting a fruitful harvest come this fall.—
Dan Lovi,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sabalenka’s decision to leave IMG has been fruitful.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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