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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
Despite coming from different backgrounds, they are being fostered simultaneously, and their first encounter was chaotic to say the least.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Six programs have fostered 10-win seasons immediately following a change of the guard, including Florida in 2018 with Mullen.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Where the symposium fostered a social dialogue, science provided its measurable foundation.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Democrats have fostered an environment of evil, emboldening radicals to kill, steal, and destroy.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
The groundbreaking reality show has created quite a community among its employees, fostered by living together in exotic locations for months at a time while filming over the series' 25-year (and counting) run.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
That studio is one of many spaces, official and unofficial, cited throughout the film as meeting places where artists, activists, journalists, and other notables met, and where a wide variety of activities were fostered, sustained, financed, and brought to public attention.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
In fact, her adoptive parents had also fostered Wilma years earlier.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
The actor and director also founded the Sundance Institute in 1981, a nonprofit organization that fostered independent filmmakers.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Six programs have fostered 10-win seasons immediately following a change of the guard, including Florida in 2018 with Mullen.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Where the symposium fostered a social dialogue, science provided its measurable foundation.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Democrats have fostered an environment of evil, emboldening radicals to kill, steal, and destroy.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
The groundbreaking reality show has created quite a community among its employees, fostered by living together in exotic locations for months at a time while filming over the series' 25-year (and counting) run.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
That studio is one of many spaces, official and unofficial, cited throughout the film as meeting places where artists, activists, journalists, and other notables met, and where a wide variety of activities were fostered, sustained, financed, and brought to public attention.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
In fact, her adoptive parents had also fostered Wilma years earlier.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
The actor and director also founded the Sundance Institute in 1981, a nonprofit organization that fostered independent filmmakers.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
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Between them, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have cultivated not just legendary careers but a global presence that extends far beyond the screen and stage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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He’s cultivated a culture where accountability, neighborly care, and honesty aren’t optional - they’re expected.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Investors saw this in quarterly earnings reports from Club holdings Meta Platforms, Amazon, and other Big Tech names, which raised their capital expenditures.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hong Kong’s financial secretary Paul Chan said Sunday that initial public offerings had raised nearly 150 billion Hong Kong dollars so far this year, ranking top globally.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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People in the comments section validated her feelings and encouraged her to stand firm.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The family-friendly event draws kid and adult runners, and for a fun Halloween twist, participants are encouraged to dress up.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The 5 Percent Wellness Philosophy Genuine wellness is rooted in perceptible, sustainable recovery — a process best nurtured through consistent, incremental change.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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And what about the relationship between Firehouse Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who had a highly contentious relationship with his team after taking it over last season from the promoted, and beloved Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker)?—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, these small canines are energetic, bold and stubborn.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Owners of The Grand, 1125 Grand Blvd, claim the parking lot’s owners have failed to provide adequate surveillance and security, and that their failure to do so has bred a hot spot for criminal activity.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Fostered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostered. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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