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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
Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
The myth of self-sufficiency fosters micromanagement, while the toxic invisibility of solo success drives relentless overwork.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Beyond cognitive benefits, participants say the class fosters a sense of accomplishment.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
While not every nursing home fosters a neglectful or abusive environment, these conditions can thrive at facilities that are understaffed.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Research suggests that preparing food together naturally fosters teamwork and trust, while creating opportunities for physical touch and moments of cooperation that often get lost in the rush of daily life.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The shift also fosters local partnerships.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
The myth of self-sufficiency fosters micromanagement, while the toxic invisibility of solo success drives relentless overwork.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Beyond cognitive benefits, participants say the class fosters a sense of accomplishment.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
While not every nursing home fosters a neglectful or abusive environment, these conditions can thrive at facilities that are understaffed.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Research suggests that preparing food together naturally fosters teamwork and trust, while creating opportunities for physical touch and moments of cooperation that often get lost in the rush of daily life.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The shift also fosters local partnerships.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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Swimming also promotes heart health.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Insoluble fiber helps move food through your digestive tract, while soluble fiber promotes the growth of healthy gut bacteria.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The scene of the two boys discussing Kayda is kind of funny, especially the number of times Zach laughs and encourages Bryce to go for it.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The new standard encourages companies to prioritize direct emissions reductions across operations and value chains, while at the same time adjusting systems within their operation where direct decarbonization isn’t possible.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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And the influence that both romantic and platonic relationships have over a person’s lifespan raises concerns about the current declines in social health.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The controversy raises broader concerns about facilities like Albany Care that provide homes and treatment for adults with serious mental illness.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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As guests don waders and walk into the shallow bay to the floating baskets where Navy Cove cultivates its bivalves, co-owner Eric Bradley shells out oyster-farming facts.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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The claim that remote work breeds social isolation is a myth for some; instead, VI believe protects women from an exhausting, artificial stress tax.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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But the country’s key tool for suppressing the pest — a facility that breeds sterile flies to halt reproduction of the parasite — isn’t slated to begin operating until November 2027.—
Ilena Peng,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Northern Commons opened last December with a focus on providing a space that nourishes conversation and connection.—
Hannah Brueske,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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“Fosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosters. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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