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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
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.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Constructive energy fosters productivity, creativity, and a sense of fulfillment among employees.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
In a city where Asian residents make up over 25 percent of the population, this event fosters inclusion and has become an important part of our city.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 17 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
The campaign also fosters a sense of community.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Over time, the moisturizer tightens skin laxity and fosters a firm, lifted complexion.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
This dynamic fosters a sense of inclusion that aligns with the exhibition’s central themes.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Constructive energy fosters productivity, creativity, and a sense of fulfillment among employees.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
In a city where Asian residents make up over 25 percent of the population, this event fosters inclusion and has become an important part of our city.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 17 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
The campaign also fosters a sense of community.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Over time, the moisturizer tightens skin laxity and fosters a firm, lifted complexion.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
This dynamic fosters a sense of inclusion that aligns with the exhibition’s central themes.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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School gardening also promotes an increase in vegetable consumption.—
Shelley Mitchell,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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Heat Dairy and non-dairy yogurts are made through a fermentation process that promotes the growth of certain beneficial bacterial strains.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
23 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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The diary writing nurtures an internal life by giving oxygen to what previously had been ephemeral, easily self-mocked as inappropriate, or troubling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The council also encourages Gary leadership to participate in any IURC proceedings and asks for the Indiana General Assembly to biannually review utility delivery charge actions and pursue reforms.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Channeling Abbie Hoffman, Tolentino encourages people to steal from her own employer, The New Yorker, but does not explain which high crimes David Remnick has committed to earn this comeuppance.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Exposure to museums, live performances and visual arts connects youngsters to the cultural community and cultivates future creatives.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 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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Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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Smoked salmon mousse melts like silk; the Welcome Pot, a hearty stew of tepary beans, bison, and garden flowers, reminds me how food nourishes more than the body.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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For Ying and others, food nourishes the connection to family heritage, especially when distance or language complicate that relationship.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Fosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosters. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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