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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
The open floorplan is conducive to relaxed entertaining, and large windows framing the property’s lush landscaping allow the whole home to be flushed with natural light.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Instead of tight paranoia as the characters attempt to figure out which one of them is hosting Assassin, episode seven has everybody casually just going about their business and doing things that are not at all conducive to determining Assassin’s identity.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Demand for software developers has fallen 31% compared to before the pandemic, while jobs in information design and documentation — roles that are conducive to remote work — have also slumped, Indeed's data shows.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Finally, do members work with the superintendent and leadership in a manner conducive to stability, planning and success?
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Instead of tight paranoia as the characters attempt to figure out which one of them is hosting Assassin, episode seven has everybody casually just going about their business and doing things that are not at all conducive to determining Assassin’s identity.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Demand for software developers has fallen 31% compared to before the pandemic, while jobs in information design and documentation — roles that are conducive to remote work — have also slumped, Indeed's data shows.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Finally, do members work with the superintendent and leadership in a manner conducive to stability, planning and success?
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
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Chicago and Detroit may see some problems at their airports on Sunday, but the East and West Coast look favorable for road and air travel.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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But Trump’s performance across the state and elsewhere during the 2024 election is raising questions about whether that favorable political environment for Republicans will carry into the next elections.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
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The workshop is particularly helpful for first-time parents to reinforce their role as their child’s first teacher.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, few ingredients—and zero produce items, which can be particularly tricky to know where and how to store—come with helpful guidelines.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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In this often-high-stakes game, an effective leader is equipped to listen to both parties and craft a compromise or mutually beneficial solution.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Consuming high quality, unsweetened cocoa powder, or even 70% dark chocolate in small doses offers a sense of satiety that could be useful for those hoping to maintain or lose weight.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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India’s effort to build domestic support for global leadership by mounting a G-20 road show—encouraging popular participation by creating festival pavilions and scheduling lectures, meetings, and other events in dozens of Indian cities—provides a useful model.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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