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as in favorable
tending to promote or assist the development of something
the claim that the state's long-standing antitax attitude is conducive to entrepreneurship
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
the noisy environment of the dorms was not very conducive to studying
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Recent Examples of conducive
Elitism and majoritarianism are not conducive to prosperity.
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Suwanna Gauntlett, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The private setting is also conducive to a whole property takeover for special events like weddings.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
For homeowners in the Northeast and Midwest, spring temperatures are quite conducive to growing cool-season grasses (which are the only type grown here).
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Robert and Matt have other things happening in their lives that are not conducive to running the Padres.
—Kevin Acee, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Suwanna Gauntlett, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The private setting is also conducive to a whole property takeover for special events like weddings.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
For homeowners in the Northeast and Midwest, spring temperatures are quite conducive to growing cool-season grasses (which are the only type grown here).
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Robert and Matt have other things happening in their lives that are not conducive to running the Padres.
—Kevin Acee, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
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The assumption is the Wolves won’t be able to do that in each of their final five games, even with one of the league’s most favorable remaining schedules.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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Negotiate favorable purchase prices, set competitive rental rates and minimize vacancy periods through effective property management.—
Ryan Barone,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, some experts acknowledge that sibling gifts may be helpful in certain cases, particularly if the sibling has trouble with emotional regulation or a learning difference.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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What whistleblowers need to know before speaking out The Signals Network has many resources, but perhaps the most helpful one is its personal assessment tool.—
Lindsay Kohler,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Though fluoride is seen as beneficial by medical experts, its use in drinking water has sparked a debate ignited by Kennedy, who has been a vocal opponent of fluoride use.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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In theory, moving some greater amount of electronics manufacturing to U.S. soil could be a beneficial strategy.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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My colleague, Jim Handy, who co-authors a report on emerging non-volatile memory with me, created a useful representation of a hierarchy of digital storage and memory technology, shown below.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inter’s fluidity in possession might be particularly useful when looking to bypass Bayern Munich’s relentless press.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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