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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 shift also fosters local partnerships.
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Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Not knowing the exact solution and going outside your comfort zone fosters creativity and skills growth.
—Kate Wieczorek, 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
Verdier, who fosters most of the 37 rodents at her home, stresses that lab rats are perfectly healthy.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Success will be recruiting top-quality staff and counsel, and building an office culture that is ethical and fosters pride in work.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Anything that fosters a thick, lush lawn can be considered a preventive measure against weeds.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Not knowing the exact solution and going outside your comfort zone fosters creativity and skills growth.
—Kate Wieczorek, 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
Verdier, who fosters most of the 37 rodents at her home, stresses that lab rats are perfectly healthy.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Success will be recruiting top-quality staff and counsel, and building an office culture that is ethical and fosters pride in work.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Anything that fosters a thick, lush lawn can be considered a preventive measure against weeds.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 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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Still, the internet nurtures these Hobbesian, splenetic views.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 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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For some, the sudden enforcement raises questions about why the city is acting now and whether there are other ways to address violations without arrests, confiscations and criminal penalties.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The decision followed two hours of debate and multiple failed motions — including a proposal to lower police raises — as leaders attempted to balance equity concerns with budget constraints.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 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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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Competition breeds comparison, which could push you to prioritize whatever makes the organization look good relative to others, rather than the metrics that drive long-term sustainability.—
Brendan Keegan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The water grows stagnant and breeds mosquitoes.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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