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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
Matt Chapman shined in his return to the lineup, Willy Adames had his most productive night of the season, and Logan Webb did not disappoint his friends and family members in attendance in a 7-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Earlier this year, when Muncy was struggling mightily through the opening month of the year, there were growing calls from the fan base for the team to find a more productive replacement before the July 31 deadline.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Shortstop Mikey Romero has been Portland’s most productive player at the plate, leading all current Sea Dogs players in home runs (7), OPS (.829) hits (49) and doubles (13).
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
About an hour later, Johnson emerged from a series of closed-door meetings telling reporters that Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance had productive conversations with the holdouts overnight.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 July 2025
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Earlier this year, when Muncy was struggling mightily through the opening month of the year, there were growing calls from the fan base for the team to find a more productive replacement before the July 31 deadline.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Shortstop Mikey Romero has been Portland’s most productive player at the plate, leading all current Sea Dogs players in home runs (7), OPS (.829) hits (49) and doubles (13).
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
About an hour later, Johnson emerged from a series of closed-door meetings telling reporters that Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance had productive conversations with the holdouts overnight.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Burton designed Kate's wedding dress while at Alexander McQueen and the princess has worn McQueen numerous further times since, while Burton was creative director.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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However, for some, those early obsessions mature into creative callings.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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During his prolific seven-decade career, Wright designed more than 1,000 buildings, about half of which were realized.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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There have been other prolific receiving combos for the Bucs.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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In some ways, the purpose seems obvious — an efficient way to refine your hand-eye coordination before a big match, like Alcaraz’s showdown with American Taylor Fritz on Friday in the Wimbledon men’s semifinals.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Organizations that focus on integrating their systems may see faster, more efficient reporting, centralized information management and a comprehensive view of progress toward goals.—
Cynthia Tee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With 73 countries now involved, the platform offers a new model of constructive multilateralism, grounded in country ownership and solutions that match the moment. 3.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The next president should enter office with a clear and constructive vision for the future of American foreign policy and move to realize it with the same alacrity the Trump administration has displayed in its first 100 days.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Winnipeg was fertile ground for Indigenous artists.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Dense with tall, light-swallowing spruce trees and rooted in sodden, fertile ground, the Šumava Forest along the Czech-German border looks and feels like the setting for a Grimm Brothers fairytale: a place out of time, modern civilization and, seemingly, cellphone range.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Montana workers rank No. 48 for productivity in terms of economic output per job, and state worker training programs are the least effective in terms of recipients finding employment within six months.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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The United States plans to bring back a somewhat shocking, but very effective, campaign to fight a flesh-eating parasitic fly that's been sighted in Mexico.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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During a muggy Tuesday afternoon in early July, nearly a dozen blue-collar residents hoping to walk away a few bucks richer spent their lunch break playing the slots.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The tune is likely to remain on the list for quite some time, and its success underscores a running theme for Gaga — one that has proved fruitful for her on several occasions.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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This second location joins their original shop at 1814 Harvey St., expanding their fruitful approach to ice cream.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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