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as in lucrative
yielding a profit
selling real estate on the side turned out to be a profitable venture for the stay-at-home mom
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
I have always found honesty to be a profitable course of action
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Recent Examples of profitable
This shift allows human technicians to focus on physical work, where demand is high and AI cannot replace them, ultimately making these essential service businesses more efficient and profitable.
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Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Read more about what this deadly and highly profitable supply chain looks like, including how some synthetic opioid manufacturers are already adapting to new regulations.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 18 June 2026
Savers, however, have plenty of profitable options remaining.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 June 2026
As route networks expand across Miami-Dade and Broward, the small inefficiencies that decide whether a route is profitable can become harder to catch through standard reporting alone.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
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Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Read more about what this deadly and highly profitable supply chain looks like, including how some synthetic opioid manufacturers are already adapting to new regulations.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 18 June 2026
Savers, however, have plenty of profitable options remaining.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 June 2026
As route networks expand across Miami-Dade and Broward, the small inefficiencies that decide whether a route is profitable can become harder to catch through standard reporting alone.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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These intentional steps can transform a dormant profile into a lucrative tool.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The tax revenue proved so lucrative that water proponents returned to the legislature to ask for another statewide ballot.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Medical professionals who specialize in addiction medicine say research that provides a clear understanding of kratom is beneficial.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But in the garden, chervil is a powerhouse plant that can deter slugs and snails, while attracting beneficial bugs like hoverflies and ladybugs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Among newbies, The Audacity’s Billy Magnussen and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Peter Claffey would be worthwhile additions.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Despite heavy traffic leaving the venue, fans said the experience inside the stadium made the trip worthwhile, especially for younger attendees experiencing the World Cup atmosphere firsthand.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The upcoming World Cup clash between the US and Australia has unexpectedly escalated into a fierce rivalry, despite both teams initially celebrating their favorable draw.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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National Weather Service A tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Speaking of forget, the whole glutemaxxing trend can be helpful in reminding you to get off your butt and, well, on your butt to use your glutes.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Seven days a week at Collister, the two homes where the weeds once were are a helpful reminder.—
Mark Dee
June 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The Marlins improve to 38-38 and are an MLB-best 12-4 in June.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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