as in encouraged
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthered
Groce’s arrival could have furthered reduce Mizell’s role.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
No plot details are furthered here, no additional element of mystery revealed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Indeed, for much of the 20th century, country music furthered liberal politicians and progressive causes.
—Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Today, the third generation of the family is represented by Philippe and Marcel Guigal, who’ve furthered the legacy started by their grandfather.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025
Considered the highest honor for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award is given to a single honoree each year, recognizing talent that has furthered the cinematic arts, demonstrated longevity and been acknowledged by scholars, critics, peers and audiences alike.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
Vance has also furthered ideas underlying such bigotry, though with more delicate language.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Tough outing for rookie safety Craig Woodson, who missed a tackle that furthered an explosive run on the opening series and couldn't break up Gabriel's second touchdown pass to David Njoku.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
My frustration only furthered my resolve to go full Nancy Drew and find out who committed this heartless crime.
—Maggie MacIntosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
No plot details are furthered here, no additional element of mystery revealed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Indeed, for much of the 20th century, country music furthered liberal politicians and progressive causes.
—Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Today, the third generation of the family is represented by Philippe and Marcel Guigal, who’ve furthered the legacy started by their grandfather.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025
Considered the highest honor for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award is given to a single honoree each year, recognizing talent that has furthered the cinematic arts, demonstrated longevity and been acknowledged by scholars, critics, peers and audiences alike.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
Vance has also furthered ideas underlying such bigotry, though with more delicate language.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Tough outing for rookie safety Craig Woodson, who missed a tackle that furthered an explosive run on the opening series and couldn't break up Gabriel's second touchdown pass to David Njoku.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
My frustration only furthered my resolve to go full Nancy Drew and find out who committed this heartless crime.
—Maggie MacIntosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
Verb
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But Flint encouraged people to attend the commissioners’ court meeting and speak against the Comanche Circle proposal.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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All retailers are being encouraged to honor customer claims.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was eventually promoted to the 53-man roster and played in the final five games of the regular season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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He was promoted to Commander in May 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As officials worked to dismantle the culture that had been cultivated in Tocorón, Guerrero – who now sat at the helm of the transnational gang – broke out of the prison, along with several other members.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Believed in it and cultivated it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Living on location throughout the shoot fostered a rare level of trust and intimacy that permeates every frame.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Wenner's love of music was fostered from a young age by his dad Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone in 1967.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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This penchant for mentorship has been a lifelong through line for Hampton, who herself was nurtured in fashion by her maternal grandmother — her Apo — who ran an organization called Fashion Arts & Youth Enterprise that taught young girls how to sew.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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But anyone who has nurtured a daydream, or told a self-protective lie, can empathize with her, and learn something true about themselves.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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