1
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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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
Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Universities are at the heart of the most productive U.S. regions such as Silicon Valley and Raleigh-Durham.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
Block off 15 minutes on your calendar and take a brisk afternoon walk with zero pressure to be productive.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
Still, the bottom half of the team’s batting order hasn’t been productive.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
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The Yankees enjoyed a highly productive season from Soto after that trade, which propelled them all the way to the World Series.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Universities are at the heart of the most productive U.S. regions such as Silicon Valley and Raleigh-Durham.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
Block off 15 minutes on your calendar and take a brisk afternoon walk with zero pressure to be productive.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
Still, the bottom half of the team’s batting order hasn’t been productive.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Located in the Wedgewood Houston area of Nashville on Martin Street, Capitol Music Group Nashville features 40,000 square feet of office space which includes state-of-the-art recording studios, a live performance space and creative content studios.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Likewise, under subsequent creative directors Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, Chanel has fostered a talent pool that feeds into its image department — something that Matthieu Blazy, who took over as artistic director of fashion activities on April 1, is expected to continue.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Diamondback is the sixth-largest oil producer in the lower 48 states and the third biggest in the prolific Permian Basin, according to data from Enverus.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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The weeds’ shallow root system cannot become established between the dense, prolific roots of thriving lawn grass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Airlines, including United, are working with the FAA to address the issues and ensure safe and efficient air travel.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Proper muscle recovery allows muscles to rest and heal, which will help make your workout routine safer and more efficient.—
Health,
Health,
12 May 2025
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To demand that every new formulation be tested against an inert placebo would mean turning back the clock to reproduce trials that may have taken place decades ago, but resulted in the licensing of the original vaccine after safety and efficacy were established.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The close call, however, prompted Congress to require more rigorous safety and efficacy data from drug manufacturers and empower the FDA to monitor the industry more closely.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 May 2025
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Tech companies need to do more to make these tools genuinely safe and constructive.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In it, 1930s Mississippi is seen as a burgeoning and fertile place where blues music is created, as characters perform in moving cars and a juke joint is thrown together for the community to enjoy.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The goal is to create a fertile, well-draining environment that supports strong root establishment.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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India is a huge democracy and an effective economic and political counterweight to China in the Indo-Pacific region.—
Christopher Shays,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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About 50% of Connecticut’s Medicaid expenses in most program areas are covered through federal reimbursement, which would make the effective annual cost to the state about $137.5 million.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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Avocados Avocados are rich in heart-healthy fats, and many other health-promoting nutrients.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
12 May 2025
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The Russian dressing, a thick, chunky Thousand Island, is rich enough.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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