as in promoting
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as in furtherance
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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
Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Donnie is now directing and starring in a movie with his particular style and flair and expertise that isn’t copying anything from the Wick world but is furthering the story of one of the most extraordinary characters to come out of the Wick universe ever.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Now, 20-plus years later, the growing popularity of using GLP-1s for weight loss seems to be furthering the workout’s popularity.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Now in New York, he is tasked with both furthering and reviving a pitching ecosystem that last June appeared the envy of the major leagues, only to fall flat on its face down the stretch.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Affirmatively furthering fair housing became a requirement for all jurisdictions in California following the adoption of Assembly Bill 686 in 2021.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
These tech companies don’t let their emotions get in the way of furthering their business.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
The best magazine racks, our editors have discovered, corral and curate their many, many copies of Architectural Digest (obviously), furthering their ever-fitful attempts to force their living rooms into shape.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Weapons-makers’ stocks rallied on expectations of looser export restrictions and plans for a possible revision to Japan’s pacifist constitution, furthering momentum for Asian defense firms.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Jewish Book Council, as an institution, has been crucial in promoting and furthering many of our works.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Donnie is now directing and starring in a movie with his particular style and flair and expertise that isn’t copying anything from the Wick world but is furthering the story of one of the most extraordinary characters to come out of the Wick universe ever.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Now, 20-plus years later, the growing popularity of using GLP-1s for weight loss seems to be furthering the workout’s popularity.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Now in New York, he is tasked with both furthering and reviving a pitching ecosystem that last June appeared the envy of the major leagues, only to fall flat on its face down the stretch.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Affirmatively furthering fair housing became a requirement for all jurisdictions in California following the adoption of Assembly Bill 686 in 2021.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
These tech companies don’t let their emotions get in the way of furthering their business.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
The best magazine racks, our editors have discovered, corral and curate their many, many copies of Architectural Digest (obviously), furthering their ever-fitful attempts to force their living rooms into shape.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Weapons-makers’ stocks rallied on expectations of looser export restrictions and plans for a possible revision to Japan’s pacifist constitution, furthering momentum for Asian defense firms.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
Noun
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Carrillo, Diaz and Perez also face additional charges related to possessing guns in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The charges were trafficking in firearms, possession of a machine gun and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crime.—
Ryan Oehrli
March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The former First Lady, 62, delivered one show-stopping ensemble after another while promoting her book The Look.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Paris prosecutor’s office opened last year an investigation into TikTok over allegations that the platform allows content promoting suicide and that its algorithms may encourage vulnerable young people to take their own lives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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This advancement could bring these powerful light sources out of massive facilities and into more accessible labs, potentially reshaping research in physics, chemistry, medicine, and industry.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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And enormous advancements in robotics, computer analytics and molecular chemistry in the early 1990s meant drug companies were primed to meet that moment.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Between parking restrictions and road closures, Boston is encouraging Marathon Monday visitors to walk, bike, take the T — anything but drive — to watch the runners or attend the day’s festivities.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The five-star analyst added that growing demand in scale-up networking is giving confidence in continued strength in future earnings, encouraging investors to look beyond 2027 and factor in these opportunities.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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All of it goes to charities ranging from youth support services to cancer treatment.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sports franchises also care a great deal about cultivating and retaining repeat fans, particularly season-ticket holders, who provide a steady source of revenue.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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One garden tip Nielsen recommends when cultivating purple coneflower is to work compost into the soil at least two weeks before transplanting or planting coneflower seeds.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McCollum finished with 32 points, three rebounds and six assists, and every one of his late buckets felt heavier than the last.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Deni Avdija had 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Blazers, who advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2021 by beating the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This approach highlights the individual rather than defining them by a diagnosis, fostering dignity and respect.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the Seventies and Eighties, Fania operated as a family, fostering cooperation and the sharing of resources.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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