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to help the growth or development of
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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Anyone walking past the mini gallery is encouraged to take what speaks to them, and to even drop off bits of their own work.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
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Yes, the real Mystic Pizza that inspired the 1988 film still stands, but since then, Mystic has cultivated a reputation as a beach-adjacent foodie destination.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The wines are all made with pure Ansonica grapes from the island, cultivated in the few hectares that face the sea.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series.—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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But some researchers who were involved in the network say the cuts weakened relationships with experts abroad that had been fostered over years, undercutting research collaborations on dangerous diseases like Ebola.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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Some of Hollywood’s most theatrical scandals were efficiently contained by press agents who nurtured their clout with cops and columnists alike.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Environmental stewardship of the 350,000-acre Grumeti Reserve has amplified viable habitat for Serengeti’s wildlife and nurtured population recoveries of species like elephant and buffalo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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