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she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthered
The transformative experience of a stay at Miraval is furthered by practices like meditation, breath work, mindful movement, nature immersion, and equine therapy, which are also designed to heighten attention and build mindfulness.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school's Global Health Review in May 2025.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The erosion of its partnership with AI, which was recently restructured to strip Microsoft of exclusive distribution rights, only furthered those concerns.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Belmont pitching coach Emlyn Knerem furthered her development.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The activism of poetry is in the creativity, however furthered by research, not in the research, however patched up with creativity.
—Literary Hub, 4 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
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
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school's Global Health Review in May 2025.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The erosion of its partnership with AI, which was recently restructured to strip Microsoft of exclusive distribution rights, only furthered those concerns.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Belmont pitching coach Emlyn Knerem furthered her development.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The activism of poetry is in the creativity, however furthered by research, not in the research, however patched up with creativity.
—Literary Hub, 4 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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On top of his workload as a student and athlete, Sharpton sold furniture as a side hustle which cultivated an even greater interest in design.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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Heirloom carrots, artichokes, cauliflower, and other plants (many cultivated by an in-house agronomist) are transformed into gorgeous dishes designed to reveal the essence of each ingredient.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Bouaddi, one of the top performers in Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil, was born in France and nurtured at top-tier club Lille.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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He has been protected and nurtured at Leicester, but with Arsenal and others hovering, that journey is likely to continue elsewhere next season.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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“Furthered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthered. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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