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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading
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as in raised
to bring to maturity through care and education
a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own
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Recent Examples of fostered
Just as colonial expansion had fostered the first men on the spot, so decolonization created a new generation of such empowered historical actors.
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Alfred McCoy, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
His father, in particular, fostered an early interest in civil rights and politics, and Skarsgård aspired to one day be a Swedish diplomat in the vein of Dag Hammarskjöld.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
These conditions fostered infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, influenza, smallpox and dysentery.
—Anita Moncrease, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
In the political aftermath, former and current leadership seized on the incident to fault Mamdani’s leadership, saying the mayor’s earlier criticisms of the NYPD had fostered a climate of disrespect for law enforcement.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
During his life, Colón also fostered fruitful partnerships with Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, David Byrne, and Rubén Blades.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 Feb. 2026
And that is part of the problem that the Heat have fostered in recent years.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
The Christian couple, who have three children of their own, secured their license in January 2024 and fostered one child on an emergency basis for two weeks.
—Louis Casiano , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Under course leader Fabio Piras, Central Saint Martins’ MA fashion design program has fostered an array of talent, including Charles Jeffrey, Nensi Dojaka, Kiko Kostadinov and Paolo Carzana.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Alfred McCoy, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
His father, in particular, fostered an early interest in civil rights and politics, and Skarsgård aspired to one day be a Swedish diplomat in the vein of Dag Hammarskjöld.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
These conditions fostered infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, influenza, smallpox and dysentery.
—Anita Moncrease, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
In the political aftermath, former and current leadership seized on the incident to fault Mamdani’s leadership, saying the mayor’s earlier criticisms of the NYPD had fostered a climate of disrespect for law enforcement.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
During his life, Colón also fostered fruitful partnerships with Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, David Byrne, and Rubén Blades.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 Feb. 2026
And that is part of the problem that the Heat have fostered in recent years.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
The Christian couple, who have three children of their own, secured their license in January 2024 and fostered one child on an emergency basis for two weeks.
—Louis Casiano , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Under course leader Fabio Piras, Central Saint Martins’ MA fashion design program has fostered an array of talent, including Charles Jeffrey, Nensi Dojaka, Kiko Kostadinov and Paolo Carzana.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
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But all that — along with the aura of fear and intimidation that Khamenei carefully cultivated — began to unravel in his final years.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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One of the other crops cultivated on the ranch is olive trees.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Talarico, who has raised more money than Crockett, is part of the Texas primary's record fundraising pace.—
THOMAS BEAUMONT,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Still, state and local budget cuts have eroded some of those perks and raised questions about the long-term viability of those pension plans.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The introduction encouraged the writer to not hold back when answering questions, advice that Sarah, with her blunt, forthright style, didn’t really need.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hopewell Garden Kit and Mark Grote have nurtured these plants for decades.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Both of these were a mark of extraordinary British talent nurtured within London Fashion Week.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Agartha, a mythical white civilization promoted by the Nazi politician Heinrich Himmler, has been repopularized by the young online right.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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O'Brien was promoted to major in August 2024, according to a Facebook post, which shows him alongside two young children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sheep are overwhelmingly bred and slaughtered for meat, either lamb or mutton.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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For example, cross-pollinating a plum with an apricot produces a pluot, a hybrid fruit bred for its smooth skin and sweet, juicy flesh.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Fostered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostered. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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