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as in to promote
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 to raise
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 foster
That is why this City Council continues to invest in supporting and growing our police force while simultaneously investing in social services to foster safe and healthy communities.
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Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
But the backlash underscores how today’s AI chatbots can foster deep attachments with some users — meaning any change can potentially spark outrage.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Encourage questions to foster an open dialogue about financial matters.
—Winnie Sun, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The John Luke Foundation will work with youth, community members and police to foster communication and lessen the crime rate.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
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Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
But the backlash underscores how today’s AI chatbots can foster deep attachments with some users — meaning any change can potentially spark outrage.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Encourage questions to foster an open dialogue about financial matters.
—Winnie Sun, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The John Luke Foundation will work with youth, community members and police to foster communication and lessen the crime rate.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster
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On a societal level, bigger cars take up more public space, leaving less room for the livable, likeable city and promote urban sprawl.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Wicked: For Good, which premieres on Nov. 21, the Oscar winner is also busy promoting Ne Zha II.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Utility officials opened a dam and released 4 billion gallons of water to raise the river's level.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the rest of the clip, Bob interviews a series of his friends before the show to get their predictions for how often Gaga will ask the crowd to raise their hands.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those ordinary demands may encourage AI use even more.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Terminator 2: Judgement Day star also shared encouraging words for others who might be struggling with their own mental health.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Now, Lyricist Lounge stands as a hip-hop legacy brand, one that encompasses a record label and events that nurture the underlooked growing world of rap enthusiasts.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Hacker Lab partnered with HP, Kaiser Permanente, SMUD, community colleges, local governments and more on projects that nurtured entrepreneurship in Sacramento.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This involves maintaining constant vigilance, cultivating mental resilience and being open to redefining your professional identity.—
Philip Samson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The two leaders held rallies for each other in their respective countries and cultivated a personal relationship.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Communicate Clearly And Often Uncertainty breeds fear, and fear stalls progress.—
Jason Ballard,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But when a fire destroys part of Al’s home and a hard drive goes missing, mistrust begins to breed between the two, drawing in Peck’s teenage daughter Sara and threatening to undo both their relationship and their role in a larger criminal enterprise.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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