furthering 1 of 3

adjective

as in promoting

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furthering

2 of 3

noun

as in furtherance

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furthering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of further
as in encouraging
to help the growth or development of she worked hard to further her operatic career

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Recent Examples of furthering
Verb
Trump agreed, even furthering that argument in his latest Truth Social rant against the incumbent lawmaker. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026 Secretly reporting to both Petrovsky and Raskova, furthering her reputation as a skilled, relentless investigator, and living in a larger, fancier apartment with her daughter, Zoya? — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Middleton also wore black pointed-toe slingback pumps by Camilla Elphick, furthering the look’s black-and-white color scheme. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Health care workers who impede these rituals for infection-control reasons often face hostility and violence; clinics have been attacked and burned down during this outbreak, furthering viral spread. — Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026 Firefighters were able to make good progress in furthering the fire’s containment due to better weather conditions Tuesday, the US Forest Service - Fishlake National Forest said in an update. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 All of this comes after many states in the West, including Utah, saw their lowest snowpack on record this winter and are now under extreme drought conditions, which is furthering the critical fire weather danger in the region. — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 27 June 2026 White also featured in an Instagram post Gordon shared in September 2025, furthering speculation. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Davis, a five-time Grammy Award winner, played a key role in furthering the work of artists across genres — R&B, jazz, rock, country and hip-hop, as well as some of pop's biggest stars. — CBS News, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
  1. encouraging
  2. furtherance
  3. promoting
  4. advancement
  5. cultivating
  6. support
  7. fostering
  8. assist
Adjective
  • Perhaps the most encouraging figure came outside the trophy end of the market.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • This is an encouraging result after weaker-than-expected FICC revenue last quarter was a big blemish on the January-to-March results.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • Heredia-Chang pleaded guilty in November to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess more than 50 grams of meth and one count of possession of a firearm in the furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • And what the court concluded is that when Congress enacted those provisions, that Congress was imagining a corporation undertaking these steps in furtherance of some sort of business purpose.
    — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • Lemon balm, which aids sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Ads promoting Democratic candidates, on the other hand, shy away from specific policy proposals.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • But despite the benefits of community advancement, much of the industry remains rooted in a transactional model, especially as project costs rise and budgets tighten.
    — Jon Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Shoppers are likely not thinking about the genetic advancements made in the dairy industry.
    — Isabelle LaBianco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of advancement
Verb
  • In the meantime, Rodríguez has been solidifying her influence in Washington—hiring a lobbyist and cultivating people who might benefit from stalling a transition.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The weekend of July 25, the cannabis area is honoring Home Grow Weekend, which will feature live demonstrations and panels on planting and cultivating cannabis plants at home.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Faucette attributes her sleep triumph to family support and a new parental benefit offered by the city of Atlanta.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Allen, who has been tracking the conflict, told CNN that drones are now used to monitor enemy movements, support ground operations, strike supply lines and attack infrastructure.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of support
Verb
  • Dancing in a group also offers significant psychological benefits, fostering socialization and combatting isolation and stress.
    — Francesca Martinengo, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
  • Research now shows that music engages nearly every region of the brain—fostering neuroplasticity and reshaping neural networks.
    — Bija Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of fostering
Noun
  • In his first international meeting with England, Messi had a pair of assists on two late-match daggers that pierced through the hearts of Three Lions’ players and supporters.
    — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Hugo Gonzalez recorded a double-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Celtics (3-1).
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of assist

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