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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
The warning was issued due to warm temperatures, low humidity, and stronger winds, creating conditions conducive to rapid fire spread.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The physical structure is designed to prevent the fish from reaching areas of the river more conducive to spawning.
—Paul A. Smith, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
While colder temperatures are more conducive to poor air quality, a stable atmosphere with no precipitation has allowed holiday air pollution from fireworks and fireplaces to linger over the Valley.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
These small, intentional adjustments can significantly reduce repetitive strain on the spine, fostering a work environment conducive to long-term spinal health.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The physical structure is designed to prevent the fish from reaching areas of the river more conducive to spawning.
—Paul A. Smith, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
While colder temperatures are more conducive to poor air quality, a stable atmosphere with no precipitation has allowed holiday air pollution from fireworks and fireplaces to linger over the Valley.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
These small, intentional adjustments can significantly reduce repetitive strain on the spine, fostering a work environment conducive to long-term spinal health.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
Adjective
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Picture a future where devices not only interpret your words but also recognize emotional cues, adapt to your preferences, anticipate needs and support you in creating favorable outcomes at home or work.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a dig at OpenAI — even when the news item in question is supposed to be favorable to President Trump.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But even many of the people who are dealing with some degree of the disorder, end up finding ways to cope and manage by adapting helpful tips and techniques that have often been suggested by a mental health professional.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers note that the ferns arrive in good condition — thriving straight out of the box — and the company provides helpful instructions to ensure a smooth transition.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That rate is of an intensity that is beneficial and isn’t intense enough to start producing mud flows or a debris flow.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Rainfall will be mostly beneficial but poses a risk for dangerous debris flows over recent burn scars.—
James Bickerton,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Short expanded her wildfire archive to include more information useful to investigators, such as weather, elevation, population density, and a fire’s timing.—
Sachi Mulkey,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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The day-by-day guide to his concerts and recording sessions is extremely useful.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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