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she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthered
The activism of poetry is in the creativity, however furthered by research, not in the research, however patched up with creativity.
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Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Since her time on the fashion movie set, Blunt — who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in the first film — furthered her acting career in films like Edge of Tomorrow, The Girl on the Train, A Quiet Place, Mary Poppins Returns and Oppenheimer, which earned her an Oscar nomination.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual whose hard work, dedication and initiative have furthered the mission of the foundation.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The company’s rivals have also furthered rumors that the lab may be lacking the compute needed to maintain its recent customer surge.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Differences of opinion on specific players and situations furthered an early disconnect.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran also furthered its stranglehold on the vital Strait of Hormuz — where reports indicated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had begun enforcing a steep toll on oil ships hoping to pass through.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Dosa earned an Academy Award nomination for 2022’s Fire of Love, the story of vulcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft who furthered the world’s understanding of intense geological forces, but whose lives were claimed in a volcanic eruption.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The risk of violence is likely furthered by some national political leaders spreading anti-Muslim rhetoric.
—Amaarah Decuir, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Since her time on the fashion movie set, Blunt — who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in the first film — furthered her acting career in films like Edge of Tomorrow, The Girl on the Train, A Quiet Place, Mary Poppins Returns and Oppenheimer, which earned her an Oscar nomination.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual whose hard work, dedication and initiative have furthered the mission of the foundation.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The company’s rivals have also furthered rumors that the lab may be lacking the compute needed to maintain its recent customer surge.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Differences of opinion on specific players and situations furthered an early disconnect.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran also furthered its stranglehold on the vital Strait of Hormuz — where reports indicated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had begun enforcing a steep toll on oil ships hoping to pass through.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Dosa earned an Academy Award nomination for 2022’s Fire of Love, the story of vulcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft who furthered the world’s understanding of intense geological forces, but whose lives were claimed in a volcanic eruption.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The risk of violence is likely furthered by some national political leaders spreading anti-Muslim rhetoric.
—Amaarah Decuir, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Residents were encouraged to do a walk-through of their property, looking for potential damage from water or gas leaks.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Gelatin has been promoted as a simple tool to help support gut health, especially in wellness spaces.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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What Apple is accused of promising Apple introduced Apple Intelligence in June 2024 and promoted it as a major step forward for iPhone, iPad and Mac.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Bains, who is backed by party leaders and major labor groups, is viewed as the moderate Democrat while Villegas has embraced progressive policy platforms and cultivated more grassroots support.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Ayoud cultivated a deep appreciation of fashion history and the luxury industry early in life.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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White and her husband have fostered two boys.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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The Peggy Guggenheim Collection also has a long-running fellowship program that has fostered talents like Nicholas Cullinan and Thomas Campbell.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Their love, wisdom, and guidance created a strong foundation for Barron, which nurtured his growth and potential.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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An astute judge of talent, Metheny has hired and nurtured a fair number of outstanding musicians in his bands over the years from far and near.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Furthered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthered. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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