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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 raising
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 fostering
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Mercer’s table feels like an at-home Dungeons & Dragons campaign, with frivolous shopping episodes, long-brewing backstory revelations, and the fostering of relationships throughout the campaign.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For Another Tomorrow, architecture is not just about individual buildings but about fostering the interconnected flourishing of communities, landscapes and planetary systems—a core principle for redefining urban development through care and regeneration.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Rather than functioning solely as cost centers, every government entity would be required to generate revenue, contributing positively to the state’s budget and fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility throughout the administration.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Pistons center Jalen Duren earned his first All-Star nod this season and has openly credited Bickerstaff with fostering his growth as a player and as a person multiple times.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Some employers are fostering efforts to bring workers into the office more frequently, adding amenities.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Their alumni are more likely to become leaders in their communities, closing racial wealth gaps and fostering mobility across generations.
—Ed Smith-Lewis, Fortune, 2 May 2026
In 2019, the Board of Governors adopted a systemwide Statement of Free Expression affirming that universities have a critical role in fostering divergent ideas and robust debate.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Mercer’s table feels like an at-home Dungeons & Dragons campaign, with frivolous shopping episodes, long-brewing backstory revelations, and the fostering of relationships throughout the campaign.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Boym, who was born in Russia, argued that Vladimir Putin and his political allies came to power by fostering nostalgia for an orderly Soviet superstate after the economic turbulence of the nineties.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For Another Tomorrow, architecture is not just about individual buildings but about fostering the interconnected flourishing of communities, landscapes and planetary systems—a core principle for redefining urban development through care and regeneration.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Rather than functioning solely as cost centers, every government entity would be required to generate revenue, contributing positively to the state’s budget and fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility throughout the administration.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Pistons center Jalen Duren earned his first All-Star nod this season and has openly credited Bickerstaff with fostering his growth as a player and as a person multiple times.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Some employers are fostering efforts to bring workers into the office more frequently, adding amenities.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Their alumni are more likely to become leaders in their communities, closing racial wealth gaps and fostering mobility across generations.
—Ed Smith-Lewis, Fortune, 2 May 2026
In 2019, the Board of Governors adopted a systemwide Statement of Free Expression affirming that universities have a critical role in fostering divergent ideas and robust debate.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
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Rodríguez quickly climbed the Yankees’ minor league ladder in 2025, starting at High-A, forcing his way to Double-A, and earning a brief promotion to Triple-A for his last starts of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a BOGO promotion case in nearby Oregon, plus another $107 million to settle a 2023 federal court case concerning BOGO promotions in Washington.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Church’s day, that separation depended on promoting a robust idea of American innocence over Europe’s enfeebling corruption.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Walker was also experiencing a mental health issue and was shot after raising a knife.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several early tests failed, raising questions about the program’s future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Rockies, back home after an encouraging 4-2 road trip, were in control of the game early behind another strong start from veteran left-hander Jose Quintana and another big night from Mickey Moniak, who extended his hitting streak to 15 games.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Francisco Sanles, 48, has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal facilitation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The applicable resale facilitation fees are aligned with industry standards across North American sports and entertainment sectors.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Transferring household skills and cultivating emotional stability.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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And with the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies, innovative talent management strategies and state support systems, forward-thinking Maryland manufacturers have a host of new opportunities to solve the age-old challenge of cultivating the next generation of talent.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What happened after the birth has captivated more than 27 million viewers on Instagram and drawn attention to a striking example of cross-species nurturing behavior that any animal lover will want to understand.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Around that time, Mildred began nurturing the young Dean’s artistic skills.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the Spanish Civil War, when reliable food sources for families and orphanages were scarce, farms in Asturias, Madrid and Valencia raised around 300 breeding female Spanish giant rabbits to help feed those in need.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Because if your yard is breeding mosquitoes, those fixes don’t stand a chance.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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