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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
For some bears, the aggressive expansion of Waymo’s network continues to spell uncertainty for Uber and Lyft, whose partnerships with robotaxi companies will take years to grow and become profitable.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
As a result, the country has myriad barely profitable companies that make their goods very cheaply.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The drip, drip, drip of layoffs at increasingly profitable companies like ASML and Amazon can ruin morale among remaining workers and contribute to a growing sense that—because of AI or not—no one’s job is safe.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Saks Global said the stores earmarked for closing represent a small part of its business and were not profitable.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for profitable
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
As a result, the country has myriad barely profitable companies that make their goods very cheaply.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The drip, drip, drip of layoffs at increasingly profitable companies like ASML and Amazon can ruin morale among remaining workers and contribute to a growing sense that—because of AI or not—no one’s job is safe.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Saks Global said the stores earmarked for closing represent a small part of its business and were not profitable.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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The former head of the NYPD School Safety division attempted to steer lucrative city contracts to a Florida businessman in exchange for bribes that included cash payments, luxury hotel stays and Broadway tickets, federal officials said Thursday.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The purchase, which is expected to close in the middle of 2026, aims to make Capital One more competitive in the lucrative corporate card market.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The combination of sports and fashion is therefore expected to have a beneficial ripple effect across different industries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Flowers attract pollinators, many of whom are beneficial insects that deter other pests.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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The tour was supposed to last an hour but actually was only 37 minutes, which was annoying, but still worthwhile.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Defenders of import taxes sometimes argue that lobbying is unfortunate but worthwhile given all the jobs that are saved or protected.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Another option would be converting a pair of their two-way players to team-favorable standard contracts, perhaps Myron Gardner and Jahmir Young, and then backfilling their two-way spots, with two-way players allowed to be signed until March 4.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The pick coming back to Denver will be the least favorable of the Clippers’ and Hawks’ second-rounders this year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although the paint job catches the eye, the new stands, which cost about $87,000 each, have several features that will be helpful to lifeguards and beachgoers.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Calling it connects directly to scammers trained to sound calm, helpful and urgent at the same time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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