1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a suggestion to go out for pizza that didn't seem to engender any interest
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2
as in to originate
to come into existence
feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her
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Recent Examples of engender
The result is a core ensemble full of characters who are fleshed out just enough to be vessels for jokes and plot but not enough to engender the kind of emotional audience buy-in necessary for the long-term cultural penetration of a show like this.
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 4 June 2025
All too often, such impersonation is just one step away from malicious intent, using the reputation of others to engender trust and leverage attack methodologies.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Dredd proved hugely popular, engendering several more comics and comics strips, video and board games, books, and even postage stamps in the United Kingdom.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Absolute Batman, written by Snyder, was the top-selling comic of 2024 and the comic is still generating six figures sales while also engendering lavish praise.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 4 June 2025
All too often, such impersonation is just one step away from malicious intent, using the reputation of others to engender trust and leverage attack methodologies.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Dredd proved hugely popular, engendering several more comics and comics strips, video and board games, books, and even postage stamps in the United Kingdom.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Absolute Batman, written by Snyder, was the top-selling comic of 2024 and the comic is still generating six figures sales while also engendering lavish praise.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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That means teaching parents how to be their child’s calm center, how to interpret behavior as communication, and how to create home environments that foster cooperation and emotional safety.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Coming from nothing and being able to still create things on a budget is cool.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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Most of the removals originated from a parent complaint.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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These rumors seemed to have originated from a fake announcement that was circulating on X on Aug. 18.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, photos of Endrick already working with the ball in the gym generated some talk, suggesting that his return from a hamstring injury is closer than had been previously communicated.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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This crossword clue page was generated automatically using information from puzzles.usatoday.com.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is penning the next James Bond movie, Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the story begins immediately after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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But the move has caused Niger, the country in West Africa where the space rock was initially found, to question the legality of its export.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Severe storms and flooding in Muskego, Wisconsin, caused road closures, sewage issues, and damage to homes and businesses.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That indemnification agreement, stipulating the SBC Executive Committee is on the hook for Guidepost’s legal expenses arising from the firm’s May 2022 report, also applies to a second high-profile defamation lawsuit against the SBC from former seminary professor David Sills.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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While dealmakers recognize the benefits of AI, there is still some hesitancy due to privacy and data concerns and the legal and compliance risks that could arise.—
Rusty Wiley,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Little City, a program that helps people with developmental disabilities practice employment skills through volunteer work, often brings groups to Bernie's, typically around once a month.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Popular and longstanding Corktown darling Slows Bar BQ is bringing its famous barbecue to a brick-and-mortar spot in Ann Arbor.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Pre-orders of the album appeared on Taylor Swift’s website as soon as the time commenced.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
13 Aug. 2025
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What Happens Next If approved, the first phase of the project, which costs $55 billion, will commence in the next few years.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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