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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
Singling us out as victims of multiracialism alienates us from our fellow-South Africans and harms relationships that have been fostered over the past 30 years.
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Kate Bartlett, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Unlike Zohran Mamdani’s victory at the mayoral election in New York, which boosted progressives within the Democratic Party, Spanberger’s win fostered the case for more centrist politics.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Many designers cited how COVID-19 has impacted design trends and fostered a desire to make the home personal, a place of comfort and stability.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Beyond the tunnels, Ames fostered equally bold projects.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Eventually, she was deemed healthy enough to be fostered and placed in Mary Buckley’s care.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The connection was perceptible in 1859 because previous discoveries of the Sun’s variable influence on climate had fostered the development of solar science.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Soon, the newcomers built the town's iconic brick buildings along the Missouri, established wineries, and fostered a deep sense of community that can still be seen and felt, nearly two centuries later.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Over time, the congress fostered a transnational network of culturally influential elites who favored liberal democracy over communism and Marxism.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Kate Bartlett, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Unlike Zohran Mamdani’s victory at the mayoral election in New York, which boosted progressives within the Democratic Party, Spanberger’s win fostered the case for more centrist politics.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Many designers cited how COVID-19 has impacted design trends and fostered a desire to make the home personal, a place of comfort and stability.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Beyond the tunnels, Ames fostered equally bold projects.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Eventually, she was deemed healthy enough to be fostered and placed in Mary Buckley’s care.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The connection was perceptible in 1859 because previous discoveries of the Sun’s variable influence on climate had fostered the development of solar science.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Soon, the newcomers built the town's iconic brick buildings along the Missouri, established wineries, and fostered a deep sense of community that can still be seen and felt, nearly two centuries later.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Over time, the congress fostered a transnational network of culturally influential elites who favored liberal democracy over communism and Marxism.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He’s cultivated a large online following, hosts a podcast that amplifies his policy message, and posts Trump-style memes and rapid-fire videos that mock conservative governors and highlight California’s progressive policies.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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While much emphasis has been placed on how important the trades are for the work force, adult education programs faced a federal funding freeze, albeit briefly, this summer that raised concerns about the future of vocational schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Citymeals on Wheels welcomes all to Power Lunch because every single dollar raised will provide meals and connections for our older neighbors.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The city’s emergency overflow shelter is available to adults over 18, with capacity for dogs in kennels, but the office encouraged people who need a warm place to sleep to seek primary shelters as a first option.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the end of the latter track, Lauper encouraged audience members to sing along and brought Salt-n-Pepa onstage to join in.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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The rap icon took things to a new level, reminding everyone that Black love, when nurtured and celebrated, is timeless.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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The same Philadelphia that witnessed the birth of American independence also nurtured competing visions of nationhood—ones that challenged the very foundations of who could claim full citizenship in the republic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wash has been promoted to director of programming and original productions at Screambox, Variety has learned.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Look for species tulips that will naturalize and possibly spread over time, or Darwin hybrid tulips that are bred specifically to return year after year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Many dogs are also bred for exaggerated features—such as flat faces or long spines—that cause lifelong pain.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Fostered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostered. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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