1
as in creative
having a role in deciding something's final form
contributed several productive ideas to the project
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2
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
Matt Chapman shined in his return to the lineup, Willy Adames had his most productive night of the season, and Logan Webb did not disappoint his friends and family members in attendance in a 7-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Earlier this year, when Muncy was struggling mightily through the opening month of the year, there were growing calls from the fan base for the team to find a more productive replacement before the July 31 deadline.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Shortstop Mikey Romero has been Portland’s most productive player at the plate, leading all current Sea Dogs players in home runs (7), OPS (.829) hits (49) and doubles (13).
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
About an hour later, Johnson emerged from a series of closed-door meetings telling reporters that Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance had productive conversations with the holdouts overnight.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 July 2025
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Earlier this year, when Muncy was struggling mightily through the opening month of the year, there were growing calls from the fan base for the team to find a more productive replacement before the July 31 deadline.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Shortstop Mikey Romero has been Portland’s most productive player at the plate, leading all current Sea Dogs players in home runs (7), OPS (.829) hits (49) and doubles (13).
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
About an hour later, Johnson emerged from a series of closed-door meetings telling reporters that Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance had productive conversations with the holdouts overnight.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for productive
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Burton designed Kate's wedding dress while at Alexander McQueen and the princess has worn McQueen numerous further times since, while Burton was creative director.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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However, for some, those early obsessions mature into creative callings.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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There have been other prolific receiving combos for the Bucs.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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During his prolific seven-decade career, Wright designed more than 1,000 buildings, about half of which were realized.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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By having the facility on site, SpaceX hopes to make the delivery of those gases more efficient by eliminating the need to have dozens of trucks deliver them from Brownsville.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Organizations that focus on integrating their systems may see faster, more efficient reporting, centralized information management and a comprehensive view of progress toward goals.—
Cynthia Tee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Although witness testimony tilted toward constructive engagement, security and compliance remained central themes.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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That would probably describe a number of the countries that are out there trying to respond with constructive deals.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Dense with tall, light-swallowing spruce trees and rooted in sodden, fertile ground, the Šumava Forest along the Czech-German border looks and feels like the setting for a Grimm Brothers fairytale: a place out of time, modern civilization and, seemingly, cellphone range.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Winnipeg was fertile ground for Indigenous artists.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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According to the team, this research indicates that ghost crabs are effective predators of the early life phase of sea turtles with a taste for meat.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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But incentives must also support long-term habit formation to be truly effective.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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During a muggy Tuesday afternoon in early July, nearly a dozen blue-collar residents hoping to walk away a few bucks richer spent their lunch break playing the slots.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The tune is likely to remain on the list for quite some time, and its success underscores a running theme for Gaga — one that has proved fruitful for her on several occasions.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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This second location joins their original shop at 1814 Harvey St., expanding their fruitful approach to ice cream.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productive. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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