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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
Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Especially given the downstream impacts of metabolic syndrome and other chronic illnesses, there is true urgency in furthering the research and access to these potentially hallmark medications.
—Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Walmart acquired Vizio in December 2024 and is likely to make changes to Vizio OS aimed at furthering its advertising business.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Those videos will land on other platforms, generating buzz for the tournament’s traditional coverage while furthering B/R’s efforts to establish itself as a place for tennis coverage.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
The Princess of Wales, 44, swooned over 3-month-old Elena while greeting well-wishers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on May 13, kicking off a trip focused on furthering her early childhood mission.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was the latest senior European official to visit Kyiv, arriving Monday on an unannounced visit set to focus on furthering defense cooperation between the two countries.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Zorn questioned whether developing accessory dwelling units was the best solution for furthering the city’s affordable housing goals.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Sereno said City Colleges of Chicago plans to build new health care program facilities in the area, furthering Scitopia Chicago’s mission of education.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The idea of Janine rapaciously climbing her way through various small business owners in the hopes of furthering her career as an operatic fixture of local advertising is irresistible to Bryant fans.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Especially given the downstream impacts of metabolic syndrome and other chronic illnesses, there is true urgency in furthering the research and access to these potentially hallmark medications.
—Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Walmart acquired Vizio in December 2024 and is likely to make changes to Vizio OS aimed at furthering its advertising business.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Those videos will land on other platforms, generating buzz for the tournament’s traditional coverage while furthering B/R’s efforts to establish itself as a place for tennis coverage.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
The Princess of Wales, 44, swooned over 3-month-old Elena while greeting well-wishers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on May 13, kicking off a trip focused on furthering her early childhood mission.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was the latest senior European official to visit Kyiv, arriving Monday on an unannounced visit set to focus on furthering defense cooperation between the two countries.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Zorn questioned whether developing accessory dwelling units was the best solution for furthering the city’s affordable housing goals.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Sereno said City Colleges of Chicago plans to build new health care program facilities in the area, furthering Scitopia Chicago’s mission of education.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
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The jury instructions state that the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a conspiracy existed to which the defendant knowingly belonged and that the acts were committed in furtherance of that conspiracy during the defendant’s membership in it.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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The plan is in furtherance of Mamdani's pledge to create universal childcare for New York City parents.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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Nobody should ever resort to violence to resolve conflict, especially someone tasked with promoting peace.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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But that was before the digital era; before AI really became an advancement.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Startups in China have the advantage of massive state support, in line with the ruling Communist Party’s 2026-2030 five-year plan targeting the frontiers of technology, including advancements of humanoid robots.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Cuts expected to remain include a sharp reduction in zoning investigators, the elimination of a fee waiver encouraging sidewalk repairs and cuts to the city’s bomb squad.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Efforts to increase births have accelerated in recent years as the full scale of the population crisis has become clearer, with new policies ranging from childbirth and housing subsidies to encouraging more fathers to take paternity leave.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs, hundreds of thousands of people like them have been coerced into engaging in scams such as posing as women online, cultivating intimate relationships with foreigners to defraud them of their savings.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Historians believe ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia were cultivating dates as early as 6,000 to 8,000 years ago.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory on Monday night that cut the New York Knicks’ lead to 2-1.—
Brian Mahoney,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the end, Castle finished with 23 point of 8-of-14 shooting with five rebounds and five assists, while every Spurs starter finished the game with double-digit points.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Set boundaries while fostering open discussions about online behavior.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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By fostering prosperity, Spain’s leaders avoided the fate of other incumbents in Western democracies.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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