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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
This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.
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Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mills Act fosters responsible stewardship of these resources, ensuring that our city’s history remains a vibrant and tangible part of its future.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
This level of transparency fosters a culture where people feel seen and understood.
—Dr. Jennifer Bryant, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, warm, dimmable lighting fosters comfort, which is why so many upscale hotels use it to build trust.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Women board members can champion the development of a robust slate of internal and external candidates that promotes diversity, fosters long-term stability, and helps avoid disruption when leadership transitions arise.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Transparency builds confidence, reduces friction and fosters alignment.
—Alejandro Bravo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This fosters significant professional growth.
—Erik Logan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mills Act fosters responsible stewardship of these resources, ensuring that our city’s history remains a vibrant and tangible part of its future.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
This level of transparency fosters a culture where people feel seen and understood.
—Dr. Jennifer Bryant, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, warm, dimmable lighting fosters comfort, which is why so many upscale hotels use it to build trust.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Women board members can champion the development of a robust slate of internal and external candidates that promotes diversity, fosters long-term stability, and helps avoid disruption when leadership transitions arise.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Transparency builds confidence, reduces friction and fosters alignment.
—Alejandro Bravo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This fosters significant professional growth.
—Erik Logan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, generative AI might provide you with an essay that glorifies a particular addiction or could engage in a dialogue that encourages you to become addicted to this or that addictive substance or non-substance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Implementing structure nourishes your creativity under the Pisces moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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While most products used for the technique are too heavy for oily skin, this sleeping mask boasts a gel-cream texture that effectively nourishes skin without suffocating it.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Fosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosters. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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