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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 Pilgrims spent several weeks here in 1620—long enough to agree on both the Mayflower Compact and that these lands, long settled by the Nauset Nation, weren’t conducive to their colonial ambitions.
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Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
With a full acre of privacy, there’s plenty to explore on land and lake, making this a conducive space to unwind with a group of 2-4.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
After weeks of heated debate about the rapper’s booking at Wireless Festival, the UK government told the BBC that Ye’s Electronic Travel Authorisation application had been refused, on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Reportedly, his application was initially approved online but rescinded after review, on the grounds that his presence in the country would not be conducive to the public good, according to The Guardian.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
With a full acre of privacy, there’s plenty to explore on land and lake, making this a conducive space to unwind with a group of 2-4.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
After weeks of heated debate about the rapper’s booking at Wireless Festival, the UK government told the BBC that Ye’s Electronic Travel Authorisation application had been refused, on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Reportedly, his application was initially approved online but rescinded after review, on the grounds that his presence in the country would not be conducive to the public good, according to The Guardian.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
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Consider a personal loan for debt consolidation For borrowers who can't qualify for a favorable balance transfer offer or for those who would prefer a different route, debt consolidation could make more sense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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How to Get Around Montréal's ease and affordability are among its biggest draws for college students, and right now, the favorable exchange rate certainly helps.—
Megan Wallitsch,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Focus on business and personal relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plus, marigolds will attract pollinators like bumble bees which are helpful for tomato plants.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The video titles, descriptions and opening sequences often give the illusion that the content is educational and beneficial for toddlers and preschoolers.—
Dana Suskind,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Basil and tomatoes share a mutually beneficial relationship.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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There is some evidence that psilocybin may be useful to treat depression in some people, but there have been just a few clinical trials.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a useful map of the world’s critical chokepoints here.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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