as in encouraging
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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as in promoting
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as in furtherance
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Recent Examples of furthering
Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Eye contact enhances oxytocin release, furthering a strong connection and reducing anxiety.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Spaceflight makes certain human stem cells age faster, a new study has found, furthering scientists’ understanding of the potential effects of space exploration on the human body.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
She's continued to expand her lifestyle brand, launching Flower Beauty and Flower Home, and furthering her partnership with Walmart for her Beautiful cookware line.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And it’s entwined with furthering the cause of mental health support and awareness in the name of Ryan, who died by suicide last December.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
The House Oversight Committee is furthering its inquiry into the matter by subpoenaing high-profile witnesses like the Clintons, as well as members of the Department of Justice, to testify.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2025
Many social media users criticized Who for spreading lesbophobic myths and furthering the harmful idea that lesbianism is a phase that could end, even if it was said in jest.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 28 Aug. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays and Red Sox have both looked better than the Yankees as of late, furthering the fans' frustration with Boone.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
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The Cardinals agreed to allow Winn to continue playing, as the risk of furthering the injury was minimal and the surgery posed no risk of impacting his availability for the 2026 season.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Eye contact enhances oxytocin release, furthering a strong connection and reducing anxiety.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Spaceflight makes certain human stem cells age faster, a new study has found, furthering scientists’ understanding of the potential effects of space exploration on the human body.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
She's continued to expand her lifestyle brand, launching Flower Beauty and Flower Home, and furthering her partnership with Walmart for her Beautiful cookware line.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And it’s entwined with furthering the cause of mental health support and awareness in the name of Ryan, who died by suicide last December.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
The House Oversight Committee is furthering its inquiry into the matter by subpoenaing high-profile witnesses like the Clintons, as well as members of the Department of Justice, to testify.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2025
Many social media users criticized Who for spreading lesbophobic myths and furthering the harmful idea that lesbianism is a phase that could end, even if it was said in jest.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 28 Aug. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays and Red Sox have both looked better than the Yankees as of late, furthering the fans' frustration with Boone.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
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However, the president’s criticism of mail-in ballots could risk disrupting the inroads Republicans made with voters last cycle, with the party spending millions promoting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2024 election.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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New York Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro dismissed the charges of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism shortly after Mangione appeared in court handcuffed and shackled, wearing tan prison garb.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The decision to dismiss the two top charges against Mangione – murder in the first degree in furtherance of an act of terrorism and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism – marked a victory for the 27-year-old.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The immediacy and interactivity of social media platforms amplified the outrage, encouraging group mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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By encouraging curiosity, leaders and employees can move beyond surface-level use and unlock the full potential of the tools around them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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An opportunity for career advancement presents itself as the sun and Mercury align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Too many organizations still see middle management as a temporary stop on the way to senior leadership, rather than a critical role worth cultivating.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On that same trip, a market of simple tables with buckets of those gorgeous blooms caught their attention and ultimately pushed them to switch to cultivating dahlias, which many Southerners were unfamiliar with at the time.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s the time to upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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When trusted and balanced with analysis, intuition becomes a powerful tool for fostering growth, guiding transitions and building trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Those included defending Novo's leadership in diabetes and obesity treatment, fostering a high performance culture and realigning the company's cost base and driving efficiencies.—
Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 179 games combined over the past three seasons in juniors, Bonk posted 45 goals and 102 assists for 147 points from the blue line, plus another 41 points (nine goals, 32 assists) in 56 playoff games.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In an Independent School League matchup, Tatum Sloper scored a pair of goals and Griffin Demers added two assists to boost Berwick Academy to a 3-0 victory over Wheeler School.—
Kevin Barrucci,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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