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
Big Tech has seen thousands of layoffs this year--the largest number since the pandemic--with each workforce restructuring often tied to furthering AI initiatives and streamlining leaner teams. — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Yet, Inouye-Perez and Fernandez not only chose to stick around the game, but to reinvest their time in furthering the league and sport altogether. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 One can see this most clearly in so many businesses’ willingness to embrace AI in the name of furthering their pursuits. — William Jones, USA Today, 20 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
  1. encouraging
  2. furtherance
  3. promoting
  4. advancement
  5. cultivating
  6. support
  7. fostering
  8. assist
Adjective
  • Gharbi says the future depends heavily on Colorado's weather pattern, but the current trend isn't encouraging.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • One of the most prolific and mesmerizing duos in sports history, really, offered an encouraging early reprisal.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • Besides the conspiracy charge, Oseguera Cervantes also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking conspiracy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Besides the conspiracy charge, Antonio Oseguera Cervantes also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking conspiracy.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • As in 1926, some concrete plans will be unveiled during the summit, including the creation of an international NGO dedicated to protecting and promoting independent cinema worldwide, Variety has learned.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • Under such an approach, negotiations would focus first on halting the production and advancement of nuclear weapons, rather than demanding the dismantlement of North Korea's existing arsenal at the outset.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Japan’s technological advancements, China continues to maintain a considerable advantage in fleet size and shipbuilding capacity.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement
Verb
  • Modi has been one of India’s most dominant prime ministers in decades, winning elections while cultivating an image of decisive leadership.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Individuals can develop similar habits by reading broadly, cultivating diverse professional networks, experimenting with emerging technologies and deliberately seeking viewpoints that challenge their own thinking.
    — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Furthermore, based on Warsh’s recent public comments, the task forces’ eventual findings could potentially provide support for an even more dovish agenda.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Verb
  • The Willow Springs initiative seeks to establish Goodwood as a reliable, annual car event in Southern California, fostering a similar blend of old-world charm and modern passion.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Creating art with food and fostering community with a something-for-everyone vibe sets Madison Social Charcuterie apart, according to owners Emily Begnaud and Alli Kisner.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of fostering
Noun
  • Charged has offered a fair bit of electronic aids on board, starting with ABS, traction control, hill hold (hill start assist), and hill descent assist.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
  • Croix Bethune has been leading the Current’s attack all season and set a new single-season club assist record (seven) by setting up rookie winger Amelia White for her first NWSL goal in the 20th minute.
    — PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of assist

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