1
as in favorable
tending to promote or assist the development of something
the claim that the state's long-standing antitax attitude is conducive to entrepreneurship
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
the noisy environment of the dorms was not very conducive to studying
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Recent Examples of conducive
Some prisons, for example, don’t have enough rooms that are conducive to that kind of programming.
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Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025
Such suffocation is causing people and businesses to move to locations that are far more friendly to their pocketbooks and conducive to their dreams.
—John Teichert, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
Haley began writing the play in 2008, not with a word processor, but on InDesign software more conducive to creating graphic novels.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
This requires executive or mid-level leadership to create an environment conducive to success, where the most talented individuals assume leadership roles and make sacrifices for the benefit of the team.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025
Such suffocation is causing people and businesses to move to locations that are far more friendly to their pocketbooks and conducive to their dreams.
—John Teichert, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
Haley began writing the play in 2008, not with a word processor, but on InDesign software more conducive to creating graphic novels.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
This requires executive or mid-level leadership to create an environment conducive to success, where the most talented individuals assume leadership roles and make sacrifices for the benefit of the team.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
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As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that may end up being more favorable to Moscow than Kyiv — Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The plan commission forwards a recommendation either favorable or unfavorable to the Porter County Board of Commissioners who would then have two readings, the first at a public hearing, while the second does not require a public hearing.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Potential longevity benefits Studies suggest that calorie restriction (without malnutrition) may promote longevity by reducing oxidative stress (an imbalance of harmful free radicals and helpful antioxidants) and inflammation.4 5.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — The future of Ukraine.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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And apparently, the 39-year-old’s presence has been beneficial, rubbing off on Bridges.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hanging over the family and the franchise is the lawsuit filed by Peter Seidler’s widow, Sheel Seidler, who is the beneficial owner of the trust’s stake in the Padres.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Acupuncture may be a safe, useful tool for both chronic pain management in the general population and for fighting insomnia among people in perimenopause.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
14 Mar. 2025
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Although still useful, these methods are becoming increasingly insufficient in today's complex data environment.—
Asaf Kochan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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