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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
Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Just staying locked in and trying to stay productive.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Coach Mike Elko signed 10 players in the first week, including a productive tight end in UTSA’s Houston Thomas, who returns to his hometown after catching 78 passes for 918 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons in the Alamo City.
—Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Witten was one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history with the Dallas Cowboys (16 seasons) and Las Vegas Raiders (one season) finishing his 17-year playing career in 2020 as an 11-time Pro Bowler and two-time, first-team All-Pro.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Second, Cuba needs to move to a productive economy with rules that make effort pay.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Just staying locked in and trying to stay productive.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Coach Mike Elko signed 10 players in the first week, including a productive tight end in UTSA’s Houston Thomas, who returns to his hometown after catching 78 passes for 918 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons in the Alamo City.
—Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Witten was one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history with the Dallas Cowboys (16 seasons) and Las Vegas Raiders (one season) finishing his 17-year playing career in 2020 as an 11-time Pro Bowler and two-time, first-team All-Pro.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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The Town will shift its focus toward fresh, creative ways to celebrate Addison's incredible culinary scene.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Always ready for fun, Rose enjoys laughing, moving and finding creative ways to express herself.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rob Reiner was a prolific director whose work included some of the most memorable and endlessly watchable movies of the 1980s and ’90s.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The problem is Herro provided the bench’s only efficient production against the Timberwolves.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Of course, vaccine evaluation and monitoring should be constant, particularly for those administered to children, to ensure safety and efficacy.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yes, like most supplements, the ingredients will eventually lose their efficacy over time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This current setup could be constructive for financials.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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The emission intensity is much stronger than the individual components due to constructive interference.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Texas is one of the most fertile — and affordable — states to grow your business from the ground up, according to a new analysis that weighs startup costs, taxes and regulatory fees, among other factors.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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Curitiba is the capital of the state of Parana which is nearly as large as Illinois and Indiana put together and equally as fertile.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Each of these decisions moves the state further away from the clarity taxpayers, students and families need to evaluate the effectiveness of the system and the readiness of students.—
Bruce Rauner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Breeze head coach Noelle Quinn compared Bueckers’ effectiveness in Unrivaled’s 3-on-3 format to Skylar Diggins, pointing to how dangerous both players become when the floor opens up and decisions have to be made quickly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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