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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
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
Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
But around Nashville, Kat Chen finds new venues fostering a more inclusive scene.
—Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
In its early years, the Guardians organized for improved working conditions that included salary, equipment, greater manpower, fostering better relationships between the community and the police, and access to advancement opportunities within the department.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Rather than fostering empathy, this attack accelerated Jewish hate crimes globally to an unprecedented degree.
—Jill Ebstein, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
But the vastness was really about fostering conditions in which his spectral harmonies could thrive.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Chile was then among the countries – including Argentina and Uruguay – that implemented economic policies in the 1970s that kept markets open to foreign businesses and governments, fostering dependence on wealthier nations.
—Ana L. Ros, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The program, established in 2022, aims to address food deserts by fostering grocery store development.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Prioritizing purposeful spending over impulse purchases preserves capital for what truly matters while fostering a sense of control and satisfaction.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Not just to provide news publishers the equivalent of a fair and honest wage, but also to bolster our wobbling democracy by fostering an engaged and knowledgeable electorate.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
But around Nashville, Kat Chen finds new venues fostering a more inclusive scene.
—Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
In its early years, the Guardians organized for improved working conditions that included salary, equipment, greater manpower, fostering better relationships between the community and the police, and access to advancement opportunities within the department.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Rather than fostering empathy, this attack accelerated Jewish hate crimes globally to an unprecedented degree.
—Jill Ebstein, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
But the vastness was really about fostering conditions in which his spectral harmonies could thrive.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Chile was then among the countries – including Argentina and Uruguay – that implemented economic policies in the 1970s that kept markets open to foreign businesses and governments, fostering dependence on wealthier nations.
—Ana L. Ros, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The program, established in 2022, aims to address food deserts by fostering grocery store development.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Prioritizing purposeful spending over impulse purchases preserves capital for what truly matters while fostering a sense of control and satisfaction.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
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Following album promotions in the spring and a potential anniversary encore concert in the summer, the group may offer clearer signals about their future.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Effective immediately, the policy will allow athletes of MHSAA-member schools to capitalize on NIL through individual opportunities such as endorsements and promotions, personal appearances, modeling and autograph signings.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The build has felt oddly subdued for much of the month, largely because the focus shifted toward promoting the quarterly Peacock special instead.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The conversations around politics were largely unfolding at panels, such as the American Civil Liberties Union event attended by DuVernay, and as the stars were promoting their films on red carpets ahead of their premieres.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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The central bank kept the benchmark interest rate steady in a split 8-1 decision, after raising it to the highest level in 30 years in December, ahead of snap polls that could see Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sharpen her advocacy for monetary easing and fiscal support.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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There’s an absent father and a clueless, neglectful mother but the five Gilbert children — Lydia, Hugo, Annabel, Jeremy and Rosalind — are essentially raising themselves in an English country house of secret passages and worrying infestations.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Regrettably, state agencies do not have an encouraging record of investigating themselves when trouble arrives.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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After an encouraging display in the 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, fans are keen to see a similar performance against Burnley today.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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More organizations are including conflict skills in leadership and management development programmes, and providing specialist in-house support, such as conflict facilitation and mediation.—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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The president may want a chair who understands growing fiscal pressures and someone who supports increased facilitation of crypto assets at the Fed.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The open question is whether anyone is willing to stop extracting long enough to start cultivating.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aiding retailers in becoming more consumer-centric and cultivating communities is becoming increasingly important, Maus commented.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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This support plays a crucial role in enabling Colorado parents and caregivers to work, pursue education, or participate in job training while their children are cared for in safe, nurturing learning environment.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Peppa’s grandparents, Grandpa and Granny Pig, are supportive, nurturing, and a source of fun for Peppa and George, just as many real-life grandparents are for their grandchildren.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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Researchers used remote control cameras to photograph penguins breeding in dozens of colonies from 2011 to 2021.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Carnahan, who’s made other weighty masculine dramas such as Narc, The Grey, and Copshop, is mostly devoted to exploring how a large sum of money starts breeding suspicion among colleagues.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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