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as in promotes
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 nurtures
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 fosters
Finally, redesign work systems such as meeting norms and targets in a way that fosters brain capital.
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Bob Sternfels, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Acknowledging effort and complexity, rather than dismissing them, fosters engagement and improves problem-solving.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This newfound visibility helps to minimize hold-ups and, in turn, fosters stronger, more enduring partnerships.
—Matthew Kayser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit argues that ChatGPT 4, the version Gordon was using at the time, was designed in a way that fosters unhealthy emotional dependence.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Exceptional leaders confront these barriers head-on, unlocking greater self-awareness that fosters innovation in business and deeper connections in their personal life.
—Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
In some ways, the same is true today, as international travel fosters many of the skills students need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
—Brian Harfe, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
This is because of the productive restlessness that Safdie fosters in his colleagues, many of whom have been at his side for decades, and, of course, the spirit of his wildly original new character.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
That fosters consensus building, persuasion and accountability.
—Rob Moore, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Bob Sternfels, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Acknowledging effort and complexity, rather than dismissing them, fosters engagement and improves problem-solving.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This newfound visibility helps to minimize hold-ups and, in turn, fosters stronger, more enduring partnerships.
—Matthew Kayser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit argues that ChatGPT 4, the version Gordon was using at the time, was designed in a way that fosters unhealthy emotional dependence.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Exceptional leaders confront these barriers head-on, unlocking greater self-awareness that fosters innovation in business and deeper connections in their personal life.
—Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
In some ways, the same is true today, as international travel fosters many of the skills students need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
—Brian Harfe, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
This is because of the productive restlessness that Safdie fosters in his colleagues, many of whom have been at his side for decades, and, of course, the spirit of his wildly original new character.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
That fosters consensus building, persuasion and accountability.
—Rob Moore, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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Earlier work has shown that an increase in DNA damage in nerve cells promotes sleep in zebrafish.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tiger’s eye is a stone of protection and grounding, while green onyx promotes growth, emotional healing, and balance.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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Speak gently and firmly, because safety nurtures real closeness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about great poetry—both classic and contemporary—through memorization, performance, and competition.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Mitchell encourages people to have enough of their meds for at least 36 hours to get through next Tuesday and Wednesday, and to anticipate the pharmacies will be closed at least on Sunday.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The strikes come as Kaiser raises costs for patients and health providers across California brace for tighter margins following cuts to federal health spending.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Exercises like dead bugs, pike push-ups, leg raises and leg raise reaches are worth adding into the rotation.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This approach cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and trust, ultimately strengthening the team.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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It’s long been said that familiarity breeds contempt.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The California least tern is a white-and-black bird less than 10 inches long that breeds only in a few areas along the bays and lagoons of California and Mexico and is in danger of extinction because of coastal development.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Above all, remember that food—eaten at any pace—nourishes the body.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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