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 murder of United Health care CEO Brian Thompson did engender a sense of outrage — not at the act, but at the arrest of alleged shooter Luigi Mangione.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
He’s even begun to engender himself to his new receivers coach Robert Prince.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
This is about cruelty and power and fear engendered by the Trump administration.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Until the Trump administration came into power, the expansion of scientific activity and networks had engendered little negative political reaction.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
He’s even begun to engender himself to his new receivers coach Robert Prince.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
This is about cruelty and power and fear engendered by the Trump administration.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Until the Trump administration came into power, the expansion of scientific activity and networks had engendered little negative political reaction.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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The Fort Worth district, U.S. congressional district 33, was created after the 2012 census and is represented by Democrat Marc Veasey.—
Rachel Royster
July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Indeed, part of the name Pontianak may originate in the pohon tinggi, or tall trees, that serve as her lair.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
5 July 2025
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Fallon Tallent killed two Wilson County police officers during a police pursuit that originated in Knoxville, but how to prove intent was at the heart of the 2004 trial.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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If there was any day to generate offense, the Royals needed it Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Before the vinyl became available, the album failed to generate even double-digit purchases.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Norby played well for the Marlins last season as Rogers posted a 7.11 ERA in four starts before his demotion to Triple-A. Then, with Rogers injured to begin this season, Stowers exploded for the Marlins to earn an All-Star nod.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Tim Hortons began as a single location in Canada in 1964.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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Trump’s latest threat to impose a 30% tariff on South Africa caused the South African rand to weaken 1.6% against the U.S. dollar.—
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CNBC,
9 July 2025
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Some of the above changes to hair texture and density can also stem from health issues—certain conditions like hyper- and hypothyroidism and diabetes can cause shedding or thinning, as can deficiencies in nutrients including iron, biotin, vitamin D, and zinc.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
9 July 2025
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Often problems arise from short-term pollution, which can happen during heavy rainfall that washes waste from sewage plants into the water.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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When tech issues arise, fingers, by default, point at the IT team.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The police employ their own animal control unit, which responds to calls and brings the animals to West Valley for treatment and holding.—
Amaia Gavica
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Today brings Part 2 of the five-part series, featuring a trio of games with notable dingers.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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Search efforts continued through about 1 a.m. Thursday and commenced at first light.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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While Merck has built a solid pipeline and commenced new product launches, the timeline remains tight and the revenue gap significant.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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