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she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthered
Differences of opinion on specific players and situations furthered an early disconnect.
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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
Marmite’s high concentration of B6 has also been linked to lower stress levels, a theory that was furthered by a study at the University of Reading in which participants struggling with anxiety disorders found relief from daily doses of B6.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Angelina Jolie furthered her impressive selection of ink while filming in Cambodia, with a series of yantra-style tattoos containing Buddhist blessings.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
But the confusion had already furthered some faculty members’ doubts about the university’s commitment to academic freedom, and concerns weren’t squashed in time to avoid the ire of the campus speech group known as the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2026
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
Marmite’s high concentration of B6 has also been linked to lower stress levels, a theory that was furthered by a study at the University of Reading in which participants struggling with anxiety disorders found relief from daily doses of B6.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Angelina Jolie furthered her impressive selection of ink while filming in Cambodia, with a series of yantra-style tattoos containing Buddhist blessings.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
But the confusion had already furthered some faculty members’ doubts about the university’s commitment to academic freedom, and concerns weren’t squashed in time to avoid the ire of the campus speech group known as the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
Verb
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Nonpropagandized instruction of the history and relevance of May Day could have been encouraged.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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City officials have encouraged Golden Leaf restaurant to install an expensive filter to address the pungent smell, though owners insist that none of their immediate shopping center neighbors have complained about the odor.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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United hope one midfielder can also be promoted from the academy.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Kneipp, a 19th century German Catholic priest and early pioneer of naturopathy, promoted nature exposure, water therapy and barefoot walking as exercise and a way to stimulate circulation and support overall health, including immune function.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While some of the trees that produce the resin are cultivated, the vast majority grow in the wild.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Imagination, creativity and experimentation will all be cultivated at the OC Fair & Event Center’s upcoming Imaginology, a two-day festival of learning that is hosted each April at the fairgrounds.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bill aims to increase transparency has fostered unlikely partnerships between DFL and GOP legislators.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement tactics during the extensive investigation — including one officer encouraging Genrich to commit suicide — and prosecutorial misconduct during the trial fostered early and lingering doubts about Genrich’s guilt.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The foundation, led by Ortega-Heilbron, aims to function as a kind of Sundance Institute where new projects and filmmakers will be nurtured, ultimately contributing to the country’s cultural development.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Archer also nurtured relationships with key British designers like Jenny Packham, a favorite of Kate's, and cemented the future queen as a sustainability advocate who frequently rewears her outfits.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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