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as in then
in addition to what has been said
I'll say nothing further at this time
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
I think further research is needed before we can say whether that treatment is safe or not
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as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of further
Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs.
—Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Alana Wise, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
At each turn, Lugo avoided further trouble to retire the side in order.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Non-tariff barriers include import barriers driven by licensing restrictions, unnecessarily restrictive quality standards on goods or technical regulations, sanitary measures that restrict trade without furthering safety objectives, and several other categories of restrictions.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
For those who want a remote getaway with breathtaking beauty, look no further than this archipelago province of the Philippines.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs.
—Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Adjective
The agency did not respond to further request for comment as to why McLaughlin implied that both parents had supported VML's deportation to Honduras when her father ostensibly remains in the United States.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
At each turn, Lugo avoided further trouble to retire the side in order.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
But that kind of policy, that was always a possibility, and the order was drafted by lawyers to ensure that the president could modify the policy to further the underlying goals of the order.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Non-tariff barriers include import barriers driven by licensing restrictions, unnecessarily restrictive quality standards on goods or technical regulations, sanitary measures that restrict trade without furthering safety objectives, and several other categories of restrictions.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for further
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.—
Leigh Morgan,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.—
Sydney Carruth,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
Adverb
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Just five years ago, an editor in Los Angeles might cut footage, export a heavy file to a hard drive, then ship it overnight to a director in New York.—
Allison Begalman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Is this going to be a pope then that engages politically differently?—
Nia Dumas,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The district was required to provide more instruction under the IDEA.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump has launched harsh immigration actions in his first 100 days in office—detaining more people for immigration violations, allowing arrests outside schools and courthouses, and sending more than 200 Venezuelan men to be imprisoned in El Salvador.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The goal of the tax subsidies was to encourage more Americans to save for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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For example, a VP of sales looking at declining numbers could stop themselves from commanding their team to call an additional 50 leads by the end of week and instead encourage their sales team to be more proactive.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Harvard must also commit to cooperating in good faith with law enforcement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Paramount is also awaiting FCC approval of a merger with Skydance, a deal the companies reached last year that remains pending.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The South Korean military also said North Korea sent about 3,000 additional troops to Russia earlier this year.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Hall made sure to throw us some additional inductee curveballs, too.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These weren’t reactionary opinions in the moment, either.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no evidence for this either. 2010-approximately 2017 - Santos claims to work in asset management at Citigroup.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Further vs. Farther
They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.
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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/further. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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