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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
In particular, when politicians use demonizing or dehumanizing rhetoric to attack their opponents— for example, using words that depict their opponents as subhuman— this fosters extremism and helps motivate extremists to hurt their opponents physically.
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James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Critical thinking fosters being curious about the world, and that is very helpful for motivation and engagement.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Gardening fosters life skills, such as teamwork, patience, self-confidence and responsibility.
—Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Freddy Escobar, a former president of the firefighters union who was suspended by the union’s parent organization over allegations of missing receipts, said that the family culture at fire stations fosters an open-door environment.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Access to parks and nature encourages activity and fosters social connection, the study found.
—Samuel O’Neal 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Its Bridge Program fosters sustainability and independence.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Critical thinking fosters being curious about the world, and that is very helpful for motivation and engagement.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Gardening fosters life skills, such as teamwork, patience, self-confidence and responsibility.
—Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Freddy Escobar, a former president of the firefighters union who was suspended by the union’s parent organization over allegations of missing receipts, said that the family culture at fire stations fosters an open-door environment.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Access to parks and nature encourages activity and fosters social connection, the study found.
—Samuel O’Neal 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Its Bridge Program fosters sustainability and independence.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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The new law also adds restrictions to K-12 and higher education institutions, prohibiting school voucher funds from going to any school that promotes or that is affiliated with a terrorist organization.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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This promotes pleasant feelings between you and everyone around you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 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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Ultimately, leading with love or care in the workplace nurtures a culture of empathy, compassion, and authenticity, driving organizational success and fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Armbruster encourages drivers to compare prices between stations instead of automatically stopping at the same place every time to fill up.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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School districts could then decide on their own whether to offer teachers raises and, if so, how big the pay hikes should be.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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These moves—when combined with other capital raises involving additional share issuances—have impacted the company’s stock price.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The dogs had been housed at Ridglan Farms, which breeds beagles for biomedical research.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That ecosystem is the insects that pollinate the plants, the soil that nourishes it.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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The Pantene Abundant & Strong Daily Scalp Serum nourishes the hair from root to tip, thanks to two rockstar ingredients.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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