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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 presence of citizen participation in legal decision-making encourages civic engagement, fosters public trust and reanimates the participatory ideals on which the American republic was founded.
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Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Of course, anthropogenic factors, while significant, amount to relatively little compared to the natural interplay of wind, water, and temperature that fosters storms.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
With Kubix Link, Lectra fosters collaboration across creative, technical and commercial departments.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Help protect and preserve Baja Beyond the landscapes, the cruise line fosters meaningful connections with Baja’s local communities through visits to small fishing villages, learning about traditional Baja cuisine, and engaging with local artisans.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Transparent communication helps reduce anxiety and fosters a sense of teamwork.
—Clare Miller, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, Matthew Rascoff, the vice provost for digital education at Stanford, said that AI companies need to develop more technology that fosters learning as a social exercise, rather than the current model in which AI tools tend to help one person at a time.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
This initiative emphasizes healthy aging and fosters intergenerational connection, transforming scientific research into tangible products and services.
—Footwear News, 25 Aug. 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
Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Of course, anthropogenic factors, while significant, amount to relatively little compared to the natural interplay of wind, water, and temperature that fosters storms.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
With Kubix Link, Lectra fosters collaboration across creative, technical and commercial departments.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Help protect and preserve Baja Beyond the landscapes, the cruise line fosters meaningful connections with Baja’s local communities through visits to small fishing villages, learning about traditional Baja cuisine, and engaging with local artisans.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Transparent communication helps reduce anxiety and fosters a sense of teamwork.
—Clare Miller, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, Matthew Rascoff, the vice provost for digital education at Stanford, said that AI companies need to develop more technology that fosters learning as a social exercise, rather than the current model in which AI tools tend to help one person at a time.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
This initiative emphasizes healthy aging and fosters intergenerational connection, transforming scientific research into tangible products and services.
—Footwear News, 25 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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Digestive Support Turmeric helps stimulate bile production in the gallbladder, which promotes fat digestion.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, at least 197 journalists and media workers were killed during the war; 189 of them were Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Knowing how to reach each player individually nurtures a connection between coach and player and over time contributes positively to team performance.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Spade said companies like Recompose use a process that mimics the natural process of plant decomposition, where plants biodegrade to become topsoil that then nurtures new life.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
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My hope is that Reunion encourages commissioners and production companies to create space for other deaf people to come forward and tell their stories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The presence of citizen participation in legal decision-making encourages civic engagement, fosters public trust and reanimates the participatory ideals on which the American republic was founded.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The butter, which has honey in it, raises a serious concern.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Exercise itself raises body temperature because of all the additional heat produced by the cellular work involved.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The mix of casual shoppers and focused design professionals blends beautifully in the Southern sun and also breeds an element of fun.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Others focus on preserving stability, knowing that disruption breeds uncertainty, and uncertainty carries both personal and professional risk.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yummy Tummy is a multi-use skincare line that nourishes mother and baby from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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Not only does this sunscreen contain two minerals, it’s also formulated with vitamin E, which nourishes the skin, silica, an oil-absorbing powder, and spring water (sourced from the city of La Roche-Posay in France) to soothe the skin barrier.—
Gabrielle Marchese,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Fosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosters. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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