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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
Alana Wise, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
At each turn, Lugo avoided further trouble to retire the side in order.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Non-tariff barriers include import barriers driven by licensing restrictions, unnecessarily restrictive quality standards on goods or technical regulations, sanitary measures that restrict trade without furthering safety objectives, and several other categories of restrictions.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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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
The agency did not respond to further request for comment as to why McLaughlin implied that both parents had supported VML's deportation to Honduras when her father ostensibly remains in the United States.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
At each turn, Lugo avoided further trouble to retire the side in order.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
But that kind of policy, that was always a possibility, and the order was drafted by lawyers to ensure that the president could modify the policy to further the underlying goals of the order.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Non-tariff barriers include import barriers driven by licensing restrictions, unnecessarily restrictive quality standards on goods or technical regulations, sanitary measures that restrict trade without furthering safety objectives, and several other categories of restrictions.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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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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With Schmidt out of the game, Ramírez then drilled an RBI single off Yoendrys Gómez, the first pitcher out of the Yankees’ bullpen, in the sixth inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Is this going to be a pope then that engages politically differently?—
Nia Dumas,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The district was required to provide more instruction under the IDEA.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump has launched harsh immigration actions in his first 100 days in office—detaining more people for immigration violations, allowing arrests outside schools and courthouses, and sending more than 200 Venezuelan men to be imprisoned in El Salvador.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To achieve those, leaders should consider creating cultures that encourage workers to take breaks, set boundaries, and focus their energies on outcomes.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In a key way, the American health system encourages it.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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Paramount is also awaiting FCC approval of a merger with Skydance, a deal the companies reached last year that remains pending.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Harvard must also commit to cooperating in good faith with law enforcement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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No additional details about the incident were available Sunday evening.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Stock prices rose sharply in the second half of calendar year 2023 and in 2024, meaning additional schools became subject to the tax as the value of their endowments grew.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Sleep and exercise are essential for maintaining energy levels and promoting overall health.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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These weren’t reactionary opinions in the moment, either.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no evidence for this either. 2010-approximately 2017 - Santos claims to work in asset management at Citigroup.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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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 5 May. 2025.
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