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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
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.
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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
Providing customers with prompt and individualized support not only improves the efficiency of the shopping experience but also fosters brand loyalty.
—Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The Grand Rapids Pride Festival (June 20-21, 2026) brings together LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, businesses, and allies in a safe space that fosters connection and support.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 29 May 2026
This fosters wage growth, population inflows, investment and economic expansion.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
In this way, the town fosters an environment that lets people feel free to be themselves, and safe in that freedom.
—Rostam, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
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
Providing customers with prompt and individualized support not only improves the efficiency of the shopping experience but also fosters brand loyalty.
—Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The Grand Rapids Pride Festival (June 20-21, 2026) brings together LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, businesses, and allies in a safe space that fosters connection and support.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 29 May 2026
This fosters wage growth, population inflows, investment and economic expansion.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
In this way, the town fosters an environment that lets people feel free to be themselves, and safe in that freedom.
—Rostam, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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Plus, even when cleaned, the rough, rusty surface promotes more clinging clippings and the problem continues.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The festivals specialist, who nurtures close ties to Hollywood, revived Taormina’s competitive strands and brought major names such as Martin Scorsese to speak at the festival in her return year.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Still, the internet nurtures these Hobbesian, splenetic views.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Encumbered by antlers up to four feet tall and forty pounds in weight, a bull raises its immense jaws, antlers tilted toward his spine, and races through the woods until reaching safer ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Bass has called for hiring more officers and defending her Inside Safe homelessness program, while Raman has criticized the cost of police raises, called for broader public-safety responses and argued that the city needs a more accountable and cost-effective homelessness system.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 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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Research by Gao, Niu, and Yu published in Frontiers in Psychology found that intellectual humility in leadership cultivates team environments rooted in trust and collaboration, where leaders lean on collective wisdom rather than individual authority.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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There are many similarities between Indian and Nepalese cuisines in terms of spices and ingredients, and this breeds familiarity.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Using this method, the government breeds sterile, non-infected male flies.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 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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Spraying a diluted milk mixture directly onto the soil nourishes these microbes.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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“Fosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosters. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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