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as in then
in addition to what has been said
I'll say nothing further at this time
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
I think further research is needed before we can say whether that treatment is safe or not
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as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of further
Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs.
—Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Maxwell Harden, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
However, this only prompted further questions and delays.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The interpretation is largely concerned with using the money in a way that furthers official duties, not personal use.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
For those who want a remote getaway with breathtaking beauty, look no further than this archipelago province of the Philippines.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs.
—Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Adjective
Developers often struggle to hire workers, which delays home construction and further increases prices.
—Maxwell Harden, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
However, this only prompted further questions and delays.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Verb
On the first day of the draft, photos showing Russini and Vrabel at a bar on March 10, 2020 were published by Page Six, furthering romance rumors that stemmed from the initial images of Vrabel and Russini holding hands at an Arizona luxury resort that surfaced earlier this month.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The interpretation is largely concerned with using the money in a way that furthers official duties, not personal use.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for further
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.—
Leigh Morgan,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.—
Sydney Carruth,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
Adverb
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On the next possession, Anunoby stripped Nickeil Alexander-Walker, then found Josh Hart for a breakaway lay-up.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Investigators said the argument escalated into a physical fight when the female suspect began swinging and striking the victim in the chest and head and then pulling her hair.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officials also encourage businesses to give customers a glimpse of how dim sum is made through live-streaming.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Becerra proposes to require cities and counties to approve or deny building permits within 90 days, loosening certain regulations for infill projects and reforming construction defect laws to encourage more construction of entry-level condos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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In 1862, Mexican troops repelled French attacks on the city of Puebla de los Ángeles in the Battle of Puebla, also known as the Battle of Cinco de Mayo.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Officers were also assisted at the scene by the Groton City Fire Department, police said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Three additional medical professionals are also now onboard.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The plan could help the party win up to four additional seats.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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In Chicago local officials were at Laury Bride Bridal Shop in Bronzeville to promote their initiatives in help small businesses succeed.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Cerda says this Latino wealth gap report is important because the immigration crackdown of undocumented Latino people leads to uncertainty about their futures, the inability to be promoted or to apply for other jobs because of their undocumented status, which ultimately harms Texas’ economy.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Neither do Elin Hilderbrand and Jodi Picoult; beach reads aren’t necessarily chick lit, either.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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And East and West Florida, though they would be absorbed later, didn’t join the rebellion, either.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Further vs. Farther
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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/further. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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