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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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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the prodigious productiveness of the nation's shipyards during World War II
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Recent Examples of productive
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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Overall, the Sox have used 16 rookies this season, including productive Rule 5 pitchers Shane Smith and Mike Vasil.
—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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Sharing the screen with Nicole Kidman in the second season of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers proved to be a career highlight, Straus says, and one that helped renew her creative passion.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
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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Today's dishwashers are much more efficient, using just 3 to 4 gallons of water per load.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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So, any vaccine safety and efficacy trial includes children who are getting the entire vaccine schedule in addition to the vaccine being tested, providing information on cumulative effects with every new addition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
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In the morning, CDC staff presented data on COVID-19 vaccines, showing safety and efficacy as well as a reduction in hospitalizations and deaths.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 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
Adjective
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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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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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Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
28 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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The comparatively negligible impact of the billionaire's wedding bill on his total wealth highlights the vast and growing gap between the world's richest individuals and the average American worker.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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