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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
Its Bridge Program fosters sustainability and independence.
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The event fosters dialogue between generations to bring the community closer together, city officials said in a news release.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Over time, the moisturizer tightens skin laxity and fosters a firm, lifted complexion.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
This dynamic fosters a sense of inclusion that aligns with the exhibition’s central themes.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The workplace is comfortable and fosters open communication without retaliation.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Across their New York, Los Angeles, and London stores, 194 fosters a community centered around product, and nostalgia.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s something special about providing news that fosters a special closeness between a journalist and their readers and audience.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
One reason why feeling a connection with nature may be linked to well-being is that nature connectedness fosters mindfulness – the ability to be present and attentive.
—Lea Barbett, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The event fosters dialogue between generations to bring the community closer together, city officials said in a news release.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Over time, the moisturizer tightens skin laxity and fosters a firm, lifted complexion.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
This dynamic fosters a sense of inclusion that aligns with the exhibition’s central themes.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The workplace is comfortable and fosters open communication without retaliation.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Across their New York, Los Angeles, and London stores, 194 fosters a community centered around product, and nostalgia.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s something special about providing news that fosters a special closeness between a journalist and their readers and audience.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
One reason why feeling a connection with nature may be linked to well-being is that nature connectedness fosters mindfulness – the ability to be present and attentive.
—Lea Barbett, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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In coach, Eunice downloads the chairwoman’s phone into her computer and nurtures a paranoia that everyone in the plane is watching her.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Koenig nurtures a 278,000-strong Instagram community under the handle @theyachtfella.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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To manage that reality, Manning encourages newer teachers to establish boundaries early and stick to them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This raises the odds of flight cancellations and schedule cuts, spelling trouble for the summer travel season.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Slain Iranian nuclear scientists raises alarm over uranium, expertise reaching black market.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Owner Roy Diblik, famed for his work with Piet Oudolf at Chicago’s Lurie Garden, cultivates over 300 varieties of perennials, including his award-winning ‘Northwind’ switchgrass.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In March, a similar operation led to 27 people being arrested and over 20 dogs taken from the facility, which breeds the dogs to sell for scientific research.—
Quinn Clark,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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At best, that friction breeds not only generational ambiguity, but a sort of bidirectional bliss.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now’s the time to refresh your skincare routine with a two-in-one lip gloss that nourishes skin while adding a subtle touch of color (unlike drying lipsticks).—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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