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as in creates
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 originates
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 engenders
In my personal experience, no restaurant engenders more passion from its devoted diners.
—
Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Anonymity engenders bad behavior (as anyone who has encountered anonymous trolls on social media can readily attest).
—Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles is free from all that, since their recent postseason work engenders no expectations at all.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Vulnerability engenders a healing breakthrough with a partner as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Being out in the world engenders those opportunities.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
By contrast, maybe such language engenders a sense of defeatism, a belief in the inevitability of collapse which is collectively paralyzing.
—Ed Simon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Every season opener features some slop and engenders more questions than answers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The assumption that war is a transformative force that engenders political and social change also has not always proved true.
—Gregory A. Daddis, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2022
Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Anonymity engenders bad behavior (as anyone who has encountered anonymous trolls on social media can readily attest).
—Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles is free from all that, since their recent postseason work engenders no expectations at all.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Vulnerability engenders a healing breakthrough with a partner as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Being out in the world engenders those opportunities.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
By contrast, maybe such language engenders a sense of defeatism, a belief in the inevitability of collapse which is collectively paralyzing.
—Ed Simon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Every season opener features some slop and engenders more questions than answers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The assumption that war is a transformative force that engenders political and social change also has not always proved true.
—Gregory A. Daddis, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engenders
Verb
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Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sandy, rocky soil and extreme heat will never phase ice plant, which originates from Africa.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the concept for this dessert actually originates.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Mining generates large quantities of toxic waste and wastewater containing heavy metals, acids and radioactive residues.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Petco Park also generates year-round revenue from other events like concerts, which adds several hundred million dollars to the value of the San Diego franchise.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Conflict arises when Jonas’ character turns one of his jam session partner’s tunes into a hit.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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If the right moment arises, however, Miller isn’t afraid to let some emotion fly.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to sprout.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By Thursday through Saturday, highs are expected to reach near 90 degrees, marking a return to more summer-like conditions just as May begins.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Next week brings more reports from some major AI names, including Palantir Technologies and Advanced Micro Devices .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The Storm’s ace pitcher, who also plays outfield and has experience at first base in her previous two varsity seasons, is the real deal who brings a complete game to the field for the Upstate Eight Conference leaders.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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If space starts to operate more like aviation, the pace of discovery could change in ways that ripple far beyond the aerospace industry.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The chatbot starts with questions about a final group project and drills into details based on each student’s answers.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Engenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engenders. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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