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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
But analysts expect that Waymo’s model will eventually be profitable as vehicle costs come down and ridership grows.
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Chris Kirkham, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
In an attempt to boost gamer bankrolls, this only occasionally profitable bettor will attempt to stack greenbacks under the lights.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Jensen addressed the Oracle report in his interview with Jim, saying the company will be very profitable over the lifespan with its Nvidia systems.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Still, the company finished the year profitable.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Chris Kirkham, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
In an attempt to boost gamer bankrolls, this only occasionally profitable bettor will attempt to stack greenbacks under the lights.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Jensen addressed the Oracle report in his interview with Jim, saying the company will be very profitable over the lifespan with its Nvidia systems.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Still, the company finished the year profitable.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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Wealthier Americans have been assisted by rising house values, lucrative stock market returns and favorable credit, while lower- and middle-income buyers have faced tighter budgets and been hit hard by rising inflation.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Undoubtedly, some comedians will make productive, and perhaps even lucrative use of new tools at their disposal.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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While the two companies have not had a commercial relationship in recent years, both Netflix and AMC are intrigued by the mutually beneficial opportunities that could arise from this and future collaborations.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Hiking With Dogs Walking your dogs and taking them on hikes has been proven to be beneficial for both owners and canines by improving mental and physical health.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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In the ongoing conversation about Jefferson County Public Schools' financial mess, the purchase of weapon detectors two years ago has been repeatedly pointed to as proof that while overspending occurred, money was also spent on worthwhile investments.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, Kirk said at a public event that gun deaths amount to a worthwhile price paid for gun rights.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Begin mapping out the end of the season, identifying favorable matchups to exploit.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The orders come at a literal higher cost, but until POKS can establish partnerships with more favorable retailers, Amazon is its best and only option.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lessons from history are helpful here.—
Rob Thomas,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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This may be helpful for people who are not healthy enough for major surgery.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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