as in nurturing
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in promotion
Related Words
1
as in promoting
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fostering
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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Every Citi business has identified five AI use cases to develop, Mason said, fostering collaboration across teams and improving data governance.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Even here, though, the focus of most of Biden’s efforts at fostering economic cooperation was regional, not global.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The goal of the initiative is to empower Chinese designers to build strong brands and business capabilities, fostering the emergence of local Chinese houses with the potential to scale globally and create synergies with brands under Kering.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The primary requirements are that people interested in fostering have their own pets vaccinated and spayed or neutered, and the ability to separate their pets from the foster animals.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
There are so many benefits, from fostering meaningful connections to working on empathy building.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
For example, address personal medical risks and goals with specific preventive steps, such as fostering meaningful relationships to reduce stress or adopting a heart-healthy diet to reduce the risk of heart disease.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Its Intelligence Profile system analyzes participants' expertise and interests, fostering collaborations across industries and disciplines.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Formerly known as Film Bazaar, the event continues NFDC’s legacy of nurturing independent voices and fostering global partnerships for South Asian cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Every Citi business has identified five AI use cases to develop, Mason said, fostering collaboration across teams and improving data governance.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Even here, though, the focus of most of Biden’s efforts at fostering economic cooperation was regional, not global.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The goal of the initiative is to empower Chinese designers to build strong brands and business capabilities, fostering the emergence of local Chinese houses with the potential to scale globally and create synergies with brands under Kering.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The primary requirements are that people interested in fostering have their own pets vaccinated and spayed or neutered, and the ability to separate their pets from the foster animals.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
There are so many benefits, from fostering meaningful connections to working on empathy building.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
For example, address personal medical risks and goals with specific preventive steps, such as fostering meaningful relationships to reduce stress or adopting a heart-healthy diet to reduce the risk of heart disease.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Its Intelligence Profile system analyzes participants' expertise and interests, fostering collaborations across industries and disciplines.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
Noun
-
During the live video, Khan mentioned New Japan Strong and Ring of Honor (ROH) as promotions that would be interested in seeing a National Champion appear at their events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Eventually, the consumer will click on a promotion from a new bank and open an account.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
-
While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
-
One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
That’s two straight encouraging performances from Lopez, who went 15-for-19 for 216 yards and two touchdowns against Syracuse.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Kentucky farmers received about $400 million in market facilitation payments in the wake of tariffs in Trump's first term, but these likely did not counter the scale of export losses, Snell previously told The Courier Journal.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
-
Emerson Depaz-Pangan, 26, is charged with facilitation of criminal homicide and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In a 2017 oral history of the notorious scene, One Tree Hill creator Mark Schwahn recalled that the origins of the scene lay in the idea of cultivating some sympathy for the villainous Dan.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
-
While Republicans blast Mamdani as the face of socialism, Newsom has been quietly, and at times aggressively, cultivating donors, visiting early-primary states, and sharpening a message aimed at elevating California’s model of governance on the national stage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Five years on, the incentive has proven transformative, driving studio expansion, nurturing talent and attracting a steady stream of high-profile international projects to French soil.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The president has been nurturing international relations, from currently hosting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary at the White House to a dinner last night with leaders from Central Asia.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Schwanz pointed out how the work goes back to breeding resilience—not just breeding crops that can do more with less or maximizing yield—but true resilience for everyone.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Alpha Genesis’s red-meat pivot is emblematic of the desperate position in which the primate-breeding industry now finds itself.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share