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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
The Empath fosters psychological safety, inclusive dialogue and a culture of empathy.
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Kelly Jones, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Since its founding, Facebook has described itself as a kind of public service that fosters relationships.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
The team has developed their methodology using SA Pathways and Protocols, while also building on protocols outlined by the Nuclear Truth Project, which fosters collaboration between First Nations peoples affected by testing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Unlike sports, the music world fosters collaboration between artists from rival cities like Detroit and Chicago.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the easy access to cash gnaws away at professionalism and fosters corruption.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Keeping leaves on-site fosters a self-sustaining cycle, while saving you hours of bagging.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Muschietti touched on this in his movies — the bullying of Mike Hanlon and the hate-crime murder of Adrian Mellon — including the way Pennywise fosters and foments the hatred already lurking in the hearts of Derry’s citizens.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Amid differing perspectives, West Cal intends to develop technology that fosters collaboration.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Kelly Jones, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Since its founding, Facebook has described itself as a kind of public service that fosters relationships.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
The team has developed their methodology using SA Pathways and Protocols, while also building on protocols outlined by the Nuclear Truth Project, which fosters collaboration between First Nations peoples affected by testing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Unlike sports, the music world fosters collaboration between artists from rival cities like Detroit and Chicago.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the easy access to cash gnaws away at professionalism and fosters corruption.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Keeping leaves on-site fosters a self-sustaining cycle, while saving you hours of bagging.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Muschietti touched on this in his movies — the bullying of Mike Hanlon and the hate-crime murder of Adrian Mellon — including the way Pennywise fosters and foments the hatred already lurking in the hearts of Derry’s citizens.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Amid differing perspectives, West Cal intends to develop technology that fosters collaboration.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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The Kaizen Approach is a Japanese philosophy that promotes incremental change in organizations at every level.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The National Endowment for Democracy, which promotes freedom across Latin America including in Cuba, has named Eddy Acevedo, a longtime expert in Western Hemisphere politics, as its vice president for policy and government relations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 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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New technology nurtures the mining industry.—
Peter Müllner,
The Conversation,
10 Dec. 2025
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Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Calf raises with a slow lower Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and lift both heels as high as possible.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new study raises important questions about the role flexible work arrangements could play in helping fertility rates rebound, Bloom said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Upside Down is not a mirror dimension, but actually a wormhole/bridge to a separate dystopian world, The Abyss, which breeds all the Demogorgons and Demodogs.—
Carrie Wittmer,
Glamour,
29 Dec. 2025
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But everything else about Kelli breeds skepticism.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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Alain Paul’s ballet background nourishes his collections and gives a very clear and compelling storytelling angle.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jupiter in Cancer nourishes us and our surroundings, reminding us that abundance is felt most deeply when shared with others.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Fosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosters. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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