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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
Humpback whales have been known to swim 5,000 miles from tropical grounds to colder grounds for more productive feedings and usually eat small fish, straining huge amounts of water on their baleen plates, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
Since being benched at the end of the Sharks’ 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, Smith has responded with two goals and five assists in his last eight games in his most productive stretch as a professional.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Can Ben Johnson — who ran a top-10 rushing offense with the Lions — help the group be more productive?
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Charania said that the Heat has had some productive conversations on a potential trade this week.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
Since being benched at the end of the Sharks’ 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, Smith has responded with two goals and five assists in his last eight games in his most productive stretch as a professional.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Can Ben Johnson — who ran a top-10 rushing offense with the Lions — help the group be more productive?
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Charania said that the Heat has had some productive conversations on a potential trade this week.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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So, Brier left Door 24 after two years to become a writers assistant on the Steven Soderbergh web series Command Z and began flexing her own creative muscles by making TikTok videos on the side.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Many of us take for granted creative license and the freedom of expression that undergirds it.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Barkley posted one of the most prolific seasons ever for a running back after signing a $37.75 million, three-year contract in March.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The artist behind the car was Pininfarina’s Leonardo Fioravanti, among the most prolific Italian car designers of his age, and whose signature is on Ferrari’s Daytona, 512, Testarossa, and so many other benchmark designs.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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LaVine gives the Kings a 24-point-per-night scorer in the midst of one of his most efficient seasons.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Feb. 2025
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His efficient, confident performances against Oregon and Louisville (in the Sun Bowl) caused expectations for next season to soar.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
26 Jan. 2025
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Feedback: Providing constructive, actionable insights to improve performance and outcomes.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ireland was fertile ground for Douglass’ passionate abolitionist message.—
Jay Mwamba,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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And yet, such anti-vaccine justifications had found fertile ground in turn-of-the-century America among proponents of alternative healing who mistrusted mainstream medical expertise.—
Helen L. Murphey / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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There have been some reports that this year’s flu vaccine might be less effective than in previous years, which could explain the apparent high levels of sickness that are currently around.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2025
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Its exceptional range and unparalleled accuracy allow for effective engagement of enemy outposts, battle zones, and rear areas.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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According to the 14th congressional district representative, she’s met wealthy people who are a lot more impressive than the world’s richest man.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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So, yeah, the landscape, the backdrop is much richer in Season 2.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
5 Feb. 2025
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If the media rights negotiations aren’t fruitful enough, the conference probably won’t bother making another run at the American schools.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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God said ’be fruitful and multiply,’ and basically build his army!!!—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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