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
Equating Jews and evil was regarded as significant progress in furthering antisemitism without the need for additional consequences; that was reserved for later generations. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 While the legal battle plays out, the rule change will likely mean that big station group owners like Sinclair will buy up more TV stations, furthering a shift from local to national ownership. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 For fall camp, that entails getting on the same page with his weapons and offensive line and furthering his connection with offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Having collaborated with his parents since the late 1980s, Berenstain was no stranger to furthering the family legacy. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
  1. encouraging
  2. furtherance
  3. promoting
  4. advancement
  5. cultivating
  6. support
  7. fostering
  8. assist
Adjective
  • Paul Taylor Sunderland Sunderland’s pre-season has gradually improved, as defeats to Liverpool and Leeds have given way to encouraging performances, and wins, against Wrexham and Lens.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The story is less encouraging for those trying to break into the job market and for those who lost their jobs and are looking for new work.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 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
  • On social media, influencers are everywhere, sharing shopping recommendations and lifestyle content or promoting beliefs about health or politics.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Vogue’s September cover star has been on an LBD kick as of late, promoting her new show, The Shards, in everything from a Breakfast at Tiffany’s-esque Prada number to an ode to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • Having captured global attention with its dancing and kung-fu fighting androids, China’s Unitree has become the poster child of the country’s robotic advancement.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research has shown that women with obesity earn about 6% less than thinner women for identical work and that people in larger bodies may also face discriminatory termination and negative stereotypes that can hinder hiring and career advancement.
    — Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement
Verb
  • Amazon seems to be cultivating The Terminal List as a universe project where others like Citadel have failed.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most important aspects of cultivating a thriving hydrangea is ensuring it is watered properly.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Jiang’s era saw China’s economy charge ahead and open up to the world, culminating with the country joining the World Trade Organization – with US support – in 2001.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Verb
  • She and her husband have also been criticized for fostering a hostile work environment.
    — Lucas Shaw, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The future office may be smaller and occasionally empty, its true worth found in fostering connection and learning when employees choose to gather.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fostering
Noun
  • Shakira Austin had 29 points and eight rebounds and Sonia Citron added 17 points and eight assists for Washington (19-14), which has lost two straight following a seven-game winning streak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Heine Larsen is a threat from midfield with seven goals and an assist in the league this season.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of assist

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