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as in creating
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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as in originating
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 engendering
Following 15 years of uninterrupted rule, practically every government institution has been politicized by Hasina’s Awami League party, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
In spite of the series’s bleak themes, Lucas succeeds in engendering a new hope, a vision of the future in which the hegemon is deposed.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
In spite of the series’s bleak themes, Lucas succeeds in engendering a new hope, a vision of the future in which the hegemon is deposed.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engendering
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In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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He was intrigued by its interest in creating a more multicultural church.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company said that Bluey, along with her sister Bingo, will be onboard cruises originating from Australia and New Zealand starting in January 2025.James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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While Jay was not part of the social media world, Slater had no choice but to be, given his profession — first as a Broadway star (originating the role of Spongebob Squarepants) and then as a movie star in Wicked.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Finally, in advance of beginning actual talks, the United States should push forward de-escalation measures.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the year closes, Pesto is beginning his awkward teen years and molting his endearing fluff in favor of adult feathers meant for swimming.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Keep your goals Measurable too, such as creating 2 social media captions per day, sending out 5 proposals per week, or generating 10 blog ideas per month.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dallas has won four of its last five while starting backup Cooper Rush at quarterback.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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By May of 2018, Buehler was an integral part of the Dodgers’ starting rotation.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adam Digby is the Juventus correspondent for Forbes and is Serie A writer, bringing you the biggest and best stories that Italian football has to offer.Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of these traits worsen with age, again arising from a fear of losing control.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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In this article, the authors argue that a better approach is to focus on micro-inclusions — small but intentional acts that include everyone in the actual process of producing work together.Gregg Muragishi, Lauren Aguilar, Priyanka Carr, Greg Walton, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Engendering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engendering. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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