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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
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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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as in nurturing
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Recent Examples of fostering
Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
By balancing innovation with relationships, Guzman is creating a brokerage where clients are more than transactions and agents are more than salespeople, fostering a culture that reflects the energy and diversity of Arizona itself.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Challenges and Growth Building awareness and fostering media literacy has been central to not only SIFF’s mission, but its growth.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
We are greatly encouraged by their commitment to fostering a mutually respectful workplace, as demonstrated by their voluntary recognition of our union.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Earle-Sears has campaigned at northern Virginia school boards against inclusive LGBTQ policies in schools and accused Democrats of fostering violent hate against conservatives.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit calls for stronger safeguards from companies, blaming OpenAI for fostering psychological dependency and putting teens at risk.
—Sonia Mankame, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
There is a long history of debate on this issue, weighing a refusal to normalize and endorse an authoritarian regime versus the benefits of exposing such cultures to Western values and fostering a sense of openness.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The event underscored the significance of McMillan’s leadership while also affirming the fair’s commitment to fostering community and elevating Black voices.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Noun
Christene Chadwick Moss, the first African-American female board president of Fort Worth ISD, said that, as principal, Benton dedicated herself to enhancing Dunbar’s environment and fostering a strong sense of pride and community — even when people doubted if a woman could do the job.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
By balancing innovation with relationships, Guzman is creating a brokerage where clients are more than transactions and agents are more than salespeople, fostering a culture that reflects the energy and diversity of Arizona itself.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Challenges and Growth Building awareness and fostering media literacy has been central to not only SIFF’s mission, but its growth.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
We are greatly encouraged by their commitment to fostering a mutually respectful workplace, as demonstrated by their voluntary recognition of our union.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Earle-Sears has campaigned at northern Virginia school boards against inclusive LGBTQ policies in schools and accused Democrats of fostering violent hate against conservatives.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit calls for stronger safeguards from companies, blaming OpenAI for fostering psychological dependency and putting teens at risk.
—Sonia Mankame, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
There is a long history of debate on this issue, weighing a refusal to normalize and endorse an authoritarian regime versus the benefits of exposing such cultures to Western values and fostering a sense of openness.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The event underscored the significance of McMillan’s leadership while also affirming the fair’s commitment to fostering community and elevating Black voices.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
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Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit will provide scholarships and supportive services for families raising children with autism.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The companies had been at odds over the past week, with the programmer running ads and social media promotions calling attention to the operator’s Big Tech DNA.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Still, the flip-flop has become a defining silhouette of 2025, appearing in street style, front rows and even film promotion.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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These foundations include having a consistent bedtime and wake-up time, avoiding technology use at night, and cultivating a cool, dark and quiet sleeping environment.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fifth generation Hamilton County farmer Rodney Rulon not only grows thousands of acres of corn and soy but is now cultivating a new approach to protecting the White River.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For a high-value science and craft project, the Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit gives your little ones the chance to see how nature works by planting and nurturing their own mini-ecosystem.—
Tabitha Britt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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And help your child develop empathy and nurturing skills.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beck’s chemistry with Daniels and Toney has been phenomenal most of the season, but Saturday’s performance was encouraging after the Hurricanes’ passing game struggled at home against Florida two weeks ago.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Fall has just begun and Lake Tahoe ski resorts may be 40 or 50 days away from opening, but winter showed encouraging signs on Friday.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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This will prevent mosquitoes from breeding in your yard.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Roland Emmerich became Hollywood’s king of disaster in the 1990s — mainly by cross-breeding the genre with alien and monster pictures, like Independence Day and Godzilla.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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