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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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Recent Examples of fostering
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
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Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.
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Michael Sandler,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Rodrigo said Daisy Chain Fields is ultimately about fostering connection and support among women.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.
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Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.
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Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The university is steadfastly committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every member of our community.
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Adam Sabes , Cb Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Facilitating and fostering connections with one another has value.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and added six more children to their family through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
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Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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
Verb
The critical ingredient to fostering comfort and connection in the company of greatness!
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.
—
Michael Sandler,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Rodrigo said Daisy Chain Fields is ultimately about fostering connection and support among women.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.
—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.
—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The university is steadfastly committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every member of our community.
—
Adam Sabes , Cb Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Facilitating and fostering connections with one another has value.
—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
Adjective
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While the quarter itself contained few surprises, management struck an encouraging tone on the freight market, saying demand is beginning to stabilize after a multiyear downturn.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
Verb
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
Noun
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In the years immediately following the Partition of the Indian subcontinent in August 1947 and the first India-Pakistan war a few months later, the two nations ramped up trade and inked new trade facilitation deals.
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There are those who would write her off, and perhaps her timidity before America’s facilitation of Gaza’s destruction has earned that dismissal.
Verb
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Leaders recognize the value of cultivating resilience from the inside, but building that culture isn’t a one-time initiative.
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Hydrangea expert Mal Condon has been cultivating and studying hydrangeas for over 50 years.
Verb
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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Too many nonprofits rely heavily on social platforms or short-term fundraising pushes instead of consistently nurturing donor relationships.
Verb
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Between June and November, thousands of humpback whales migrate through Brazilian waters, traveling roughly 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from their feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean to breeding and calving grounds off northeastern Brazil.
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Residents can also request a free backyard inspection from the department's Pest Management team to identify areas where mosquitoes may be breeding.
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“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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