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
Seeking to end their East Coast trip with a three-game sweep against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, the Dodgers got a productive five-inning, one-run start out of Clayton Kershaw in his third outing back from offseason foot and knee surgeries.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Our discussions with our private label vendors have been productive.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Now, if McLaughlin, Badie or Watson is just more productive day in and day out during training camp, he could get passed up.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Campbell was highly productive with 76 tackles and 10 1/2 TFLs in 2024.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Our discussions with our private label vendors have been productive.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Now, if McLaughlin, Badie or Watson is just more productive day in and day out during training camp, he could get passed up.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Campbell was highly productive with 76 tackles and 10 1/2 TFLs in 2024.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Some of New York City’s most beloved spots are honoring the season with creative and beautiful summer salads.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The 1980 death of vocalist Bon Scott due to alcohol poisoning, coupled with a creative and commercial freefall during the Reagan era, seemingly prepared AC/DC to handle other setbacks.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Kaplan is a journalist, former editor-in-chief of the Sunday newspaper supplement Parade magazine, and a prolific author.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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At Ambulance and Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain producer Dragonfly, which is one of the UK’s most prolific factual producers, Bond oversaw factual dramas including the BBC and Netflix’s Then Barbara Met Alan, which was written by Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne and Genevieve Barr.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Life hacks are methods for making daily tasks easier, more efficient, or more enjoyable.—
Paul McClure
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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It's powered by the fast and efficient S10 chip and boasts tons of health, fitness, and lifestyle features, including GPS workout recording, ECG, sleep and cycle tracking, music, podcast, and third-party app support.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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There are ways that Turkey can play a more constructive role.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Ira Porter,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 May 2025
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Incubators aren’t just a fertile ground for entrepreneurs.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This provided fertile ground for Simion, who has continued to court the MAGA world.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Curiosity In Practice: The Experimental Mindset Curiosity is most effective when paired with action.—
Rob Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The university was accused of failing to establish effective mechanisms for combatting antisemitism until last summer.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Oklahoma City is rich in First American history and culture, and there are myriad ways to connect with it, from authentic Native American restaurants to attending cultural events and shopping at local businesses.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Behind the fizz is a category rich in history, layered with tradition, and increasingly serious about quality.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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However, building relationships with regional and local journalists can also be fruitful.—
Emily Reynolds Bergh,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The incident was indicative of what was to be for Horrigan a fruitful lifelong habit of allowing his instincts and interests to guide him.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 May 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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