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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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Recent Examples of productive
The challenge will be to extend that momentum beyond data centers into the broader productive investments that will determine where manufacturing capacity, innovation, and economic growth are created over the coming decades.
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Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Late October into November is best, Henderson said, but rivermouths and rivers such as the Betsie, Platte, Big and Little Manistees, and the Pere Marquette are the most productive.
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Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
With star forward Kirill Kaprizov, the Wild look to have a productive Russian quartet once again.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
2 July 2026
Missteps in the feedback process can waste time, skew results and keep teams from making productive changes.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Late October into November is best, Henderson said, but rivermouths and rivers such as the Betsie, Platte, Big and Little Manistees, and the Pere Marquette are the most productive.
—
Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
With star forward Kirill Kaprizov, the Wild look to have a productive Russian quartet once again.
—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
2 July 2026
Missteps in the feedback process can waste time, skew results and keep teams from making productive changes.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for productive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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Yelena is turning into a pretty prolific MCU character, introduced in Black Widow, having a memorable cameo in Hawkeye, leading her Thunderbolts movie, this cameo in Spider-Man and the big role in Doomsday.
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Flag football’s prolific growth has strengthened the sport at every amateur level from peewees to the Olympics and led to the NFL’s $32 million commitment for men’s and women’s professional flag leagues to debut next year.
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But the Idaho side never found the back of the net again while Knoxville proved lethally efficient with its limited opportunities.
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One of the greatest changes is that the second-gen model has a hybrid powertrain option for drivers who want an efficient midsize hybrid SUV.
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Love is the capacity to hold difference without fragmentation, to bring parts into relationship without erasing their uniqueness and to align intelligence with constructive becoming.
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Trade timing & outlook EBAY has been building a constructive base above the $105 support level after a sharp move higher earlier this year.
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Some of the new recruits were Marxist-Leninist organizers who saw the DSA’s growing membership as fertile ground.
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That’s how fertile the soccer talent is in Brazil, a country that has won the World Cup a record five times.
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Her colleague Maria Amato adds a harder constraint — the most effective leadership development happens on the job, inside the relationships management layers exist to create.
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How to prevent the spread of rabies Avoiding contact with wildlife remains the most effective way to prevent rabies transmission, according to the CDC.
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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.
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Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
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Tarasenko’s short time with the Panthers was fruitful.
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Those poker lessons have proven to be particularly fruitful.
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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