1
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
Ham Breakfast: The federal government will eliminate all U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that use taxpayer dollars to subsidize solar panels on productive farmland, keynote speaker U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said.
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Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
What started as a productive discussion about project delays suddenly became an exercise in damage control.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
This was an example of the kind of productive dialogue encouraged in a free society.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
More importantly, you're only charged for actual productive talk time, not training or after-call work.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
What started as a productive discussion about project delays suddenly became an exercise in damage control.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
This was an example of the kind of productive dialogue encouraged in a free society.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
More importantly, you're only charged for actual productive talk time, not training or after-call work.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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As for the project’s quick turnaround amid her ongoing Short n’ Sweet Tour, Carpenter simply chose to follow her creative instincts while ignoring typical music industry guidance to space out albums with at least a few years.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Hooker believes the bombing of Hamburg, Operation Gomorrah, drove Lagerfeld to escape into his creative psyche.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, SpaceX conducted a record-breaking 134 orbital launches, more than double the amount of launches done by the next most prolific launch provider, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, according to science and technology consulting firm BryceTech.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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David Ketchum, the prolific television writer and comedic actor best known for his role as the hapless Agent 13 on the cult 1965 sitcom Get Smart, died Aug. 10.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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For example studies by PWC and Experian showed more efficient budgeting with around 20% savings.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Such extensive reuse is a core part of SpaceX's vision to make spaceflight cheaper and more efficient.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The former general further called on the public to express their aspirations in a peaceful and constructive manner, and promised their voices will be heard.—
Niniek Karmini,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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While the first half of 2025 was marked by softer spot and freight rates amid macroeconomic headwinds, the outlook for the second half appears more constructive, with flows stabilizing and trade patterns normalizing.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most fertile ground for projects merging beauty and jewelry is in high perfumery, as fragrance bottles can double as objets d’art.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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From a coconut farm to the Queen City Nguyen was born in the Ben Tre province and grew up on a coconut farm in the Mekong Delta, a fertile, roadless region characterized by its rivers and rich agriculture.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
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The heart-condition description is doubly effective, ever since Edwards broke the tickers of ardent devotees of the series.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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One dose is about 93% effective, the health director said.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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The 38-year-old chairman and CEO, the youngest of the ten richest billionaires in China, has amassed a fortune of $27.5 billion largely based on a company stake, according to Forbes estimates.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Mielke became interested in how different creatures live together and create a rich soil in the prairies.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Given the imminent separation and the end of a fruitful partnership, the general feeling is that the remaining two races will be emotional.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Such a direct approach could prove fruitful against a City side who, without the inimitable safety blanket of Rodri, were cut to ribbons on the counterattack last season.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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