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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
Amid differing perspectives, West Cal intends to develop technology that fosters collaboration.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Top Miami chefs are now serving these oysters, praising their taste and freshness, while the farm’s network also supports smaller producers and fosters a local, farm-to-table oyster culture.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The World Affairs Council fosters global understanding and friendships in the local community and around the world.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Early socialization between kittens and puppies helps build trust, while introducing young pets to calm, well-mannered older animals fosters mutual respect.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The city is home to a robust ecosystem of producers, service companies and highly skilled professionals, now reinforced by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, which fosters public–private collaboration across the sector.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Just as important, sharing financial information fosters trust.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
The creatives made a point to highlight the current great moment of Catalan and Spanish cinema, saying universities like Pompeu Fabra allow for the creative freedom that fosters real talent.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Top Miami chefs are now serving these oysters, praising their taste and freshness, while the farm’s network also supports smaller producers and fosters a local, farm-to-table oyster culture.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The World Affairs Council fosters global understanding and friendships in the local community and around the world.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Early socialization between kittens and puppies helps build trust, while introducing young pets to calm, well-mannered older animals fosters mutual respect.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The city is home to a robust ecosystem of producers, service companies and highly skilled professionals, now reinforced by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, which fosters public–private collaboration across the sector.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Just as important, sharing financial information fosters trust.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
The creatives made a point to highlight the current great moment of Catalan and Spanish cinema, saying universities like Pompeu Fabra allow for the creative freedom that fosters real talent.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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While the device does not replace medical testing, Kohler promotes it as a tool for users to spot changes that might warrant a conversation with a healthcare professional.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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This year, the festival’s host and beneficiary is Event Zero Foundation, which promotes sustainable event practices.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sharing their positive experiences encourages others, especially younger or shier players, to seek help.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, a spacious roof terrace provides a communal space for residents that encourages them to get fresh air.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The man's defense attorneys said in a statement Thursday that the verdict raises questions about what is considered espionage under Norwegian law.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
16 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 company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hoarding power Authoritarian parenting looks strong but breeds weakness.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
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This war has shown the world once again that violence only breeds more violence, and the task before the international community is no longer to imagine peace, but to begin the hard work of reinforcing it.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.
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