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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
But beginning in 2022, the Asian country launched 64 rockets and last year reached a record total of 93, marking it as the second-most productive space power in the world.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
However, a home or family matter may still pull on your focus, while a productive conversation at work could bring clarity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
At the same time, rice farmers are using more fertilizers and organic amendments, such as straw and manure, planting more productive rice varieties and growing the plants closer together.
—Hanqin Tian, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Properly pruning and training apple trees from the outset keeps them productive for decades.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
However, a home or family matter may still pull on your focus, while a productive conversation at work could bring clarity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
At the same time, rice farmers are using more fertilizers and organic amendments, such as straw and manure, planting more productive rice varieties and growing the plants closer together.
—Hanqin Tian, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Properly pruning and training apple trees from the outset keeps them productive for decades.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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After a few words of introduction, Alexis started asking Graciela and me questions about our creative processes, about the importance of surprises in art, about the relationship between photographs and stories, about memory and mourning and pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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By Miller’s count, Fiebig had become one of the most prolific shot-stoppers in the state — in part because, well, U-46’s opponents rarely lacked for scoring chances.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Huge herds of elephants gather at the water’s edge during the dry season, while boat trips bring you up close to crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes and prolific birdlife.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Biomimicry often fails when the design is too large, Hassanalian says, but is most efficient on the microscale.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Nanometer processes refer to chip manufacturing technology, with smaller nodes typically enabling faster and more efficient semiconductors.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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During a project, pull a junior colleague aside and share a constructive tip.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Trump has pivoted — whether by necessity or genuine strategic recalibration — toward a more constructive, incremental deal-making posture.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The haze of memory and how photography could serve as a fertile medium in which to explore that theme would become central to Hasbun’s practice in the decades to come.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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The identity of a place, as fertile ground, always sets the tone of my story.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The ordinance also banned possession of automatic weapons, overriding a newly effective state law that allowed it.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Thankfully, one of the most effective ways to clean a faucet head involves no more than a little white vinegar and some household tools.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Rooms are done in rich fabrics in warm earth tones and dressed up with elements of local design, such as reproductions of Pavel Janak’s angular Cubist timber chairs and elegant chaise longues from designer Adolf Loos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Key Takeaways As a low-glycemic-index fruit, dates are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, offering potential health benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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Similarly, for most people, in most situations, lay reading is much more fruitful than close reading as a way of engaging with texts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Veo requires the YouTube ecosystem to operate and to be fruitful, to make new work in.—
Nilay Patel,
The Verge,
26 May 2026
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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