as in encouraged
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of furthered
And the regime has furthered an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Rohingya, a Muslim-minority population.
—
Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
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, 24 Sep. 2025
The sense of hope was only furthered by an opening weekend victory over the Cleveland Browns, only the second win Cincinnati has managed in the opening two weeks of each season since 2019.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Previous recipients of the ACE Award for Creative Innovation have included Avid and other technologies and enterprises that have furthered the filmmaking and editing crafts.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Tennessee furthered its restrictions on cannabis products through a state bill.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
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, 24 Sep. 2025
The sense of hope was only furthered by an opening weekend victory over the Cleveland Browns, only the second win Cincinnati has managed in the opening two weeks of each season since 2019.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Previous recipients of the ACE Award for Creative Innovation have included Avid and other technologies and enterprises that have furthered the filmmaking and editing crafts.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Tennessee furthered its restrictions on cannabis products through a state bill.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
Verb
-
People in the comments section validated her feelings and encouraged her to stand firm.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
-
The family-friendly event draws kid and adult runners, and for a fun Halloween twist, participants are encouraged to dress up.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
-
And what about the relationship between Firehouse Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who had a highly contentious relationship with his team after taking it over last season from the promoted, and beloved Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker)?—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Between them, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have cultivated not just legendary careers but a global presence that extends far beyond the screen and stage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
-
He’s cultivated a culture where accountability, neighborly care, and honesty aren’t optional - they’re expected.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Where the symposium fostered a social dialogue, science provided its measurable foundation.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Democrats have fostered an environment of evil, emboldening radicals to kill, steal, and destroy.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The 5 Percent Wellness Philosophy Genuine wellness is rooted in perceptible, sustainable recovery — a process best nurtured through consistent, incremental change.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
-
For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Furthered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthered. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share