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as in then
in addition to what has been said
I'll say nothing further at this time
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
I think further research is needed before we can say whether that treatment is safe or not
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as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of further
Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs.
—Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Welsh rock and psych-pop band’s Supacabra Tour, its first since 2016, spans six dates in Europe and kicks off May 2026 at Ireland’s 3Olympia Theatre, with further stops in cities such as Glasgow, Manchester, and London.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Learn advanced techniques to further your painting skills.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
For those who want a remote getaway with breathtaking beauty, look no further than this archipelago province of the Philippines.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs.
—Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Adjective
Working on tackling is not always easy in season, when teams generally try to avoid creating further injury risks.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Welsh rock and psych-pop band’s Supacabra Tour, its first since 2016, spans six dates in Europe and kicks off May 2026 at Ireland’s 3Olympia Theatre, with further stops in cities such as Glasgow, Manchester, and London.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school’s Global Health Review in May 2025.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Learn advanced techniques to further your painting skills.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for further
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.—
Leigh Morgan,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.—
Sydney Carruth,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
Adverb
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According to local law enforcement, the suspect crashed a pickup truck through the front door of the church, where hundreds of people were worshipping, then got out of the vehicle and started shooting with an assault rifle.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The gunman was then killed in a shootout with responding police, law enforcement said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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A little further out, there’s a much more conventional factory site, where giant industrial mixers mass-produce the Firmenich scents.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kentucky residents purchase more candy corn than the national average, but not as much as the top states.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The resort's Star Camp kids club encourages youngsters to be stewards of the land and sea, emphasizing sustainable initiatives such as recycling and ocean ecology.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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In honor of their service and selfness, Hobbs has ordered all state buildings to be at half-staff the days of their burials and encourages individuals, organizations and businesses to participate in the tribute.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Investigators believe the suspect also deliberately set fire to the church, which appeared engulfed in flames in photos and videos shared on social media.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Markets in Europe also ended Friday in positive territory.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some robo-advisors offer additional features, such as access to a human advisor and tax-loss harvesting, which uses losses to offset other portfolio gains.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since September 2024, a new federal law requires mammogram reports to state whether breast tissue is dense, and to mention the possibility of additional imaging.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To promote what executives described as modern ways of working, Elanco changed blueprint plans several times over the course of half a decade.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Spotify has also hastened the demise of the album, as well as a world where the final product is used to promote the tour, rather than vice versa, alongside other pieces of merchandise like a T-shirt or poster.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Bears quarterback didn't hesitate to offer some self-criticism in his postgame remarks either.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Subsequent names didn't stick either, despite cases of this unusual form of diabetes continuing to surface, especially in areas afflicted with malnutrition.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Further vs. Farther
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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/further. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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