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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
With the intention of furthering conversation and community among guests, the series transforms Arlo Hotels’ communal spaces into cultural destinations to make contemporary art more accessible to locals and tourists aline.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Traffickers charge high fees and force victims to recruit friends and family in exchange for improved conditions, furthering a pyramid scheme model, Interpol said.
—Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Affirmatively furthering fair housing is of critical importance in our city.
—Heidi Vonblum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Visible members of the community such as doctors or pastors should be trusted partners in furthering dialogue.
—Richard Edelman, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
Insider further cited a report from a Russian spaceflight Telegram channel furthering the claims.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The Fed, which had fought rate hikes, then cut interest rates, twice, seemingly unconcerned about furthering price increases.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
The mind-body-floor connection is the key to furthering Wembanyama’s prowess and longevity.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Then, on July 26, the North Node enters your sign, furthering your evolution.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
With the intention of furthering conversation and community among guests, the series transforms Arlo Hotels’ communal spaces into cultural destinations to make contemporary art more accessible to locals and tourists aline.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Traffickers charge high fees and force victims to recruit friends and family in exchange for improved conditions, furthering a pyramid scheme model, Interpol said.
—Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Affirmatively furthering fair housing is of critical importance in our city.
—Heidi Vonblum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Visible members of the community such as doctors or pastors should be trusted partners in furthering dialogue.
—Richard Edelman, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
Insider further cited a report from a Russian spaceflight Telegram channel furthering the claims.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The Fed, which had fought rate hikes, then cut interest rates, twice, seemingly unconcerned about furthering price increases.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
The mind-body-floor connection is the key to furthering Wembanyama’s prowess and longevity.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
Noun
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Under a 50% tariff, a company would have to cut its pre-tax price in equal terms to stay cost-neutral for a buyer—and in furtherance of what?—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Gaines in 2022 had been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty in Boston federal court to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The build has felt oddly subdued for much of the month, largely because the focus shifted toward promoting the quarterly Peacock special instead.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The conversations around politics were largely unfolding at panels, such as the American Civil Liberties Union event attended by DuVernay, and as the stars were promoting their films on red carpets ahead of their premieres.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety is also encouraging impacted customers to contact them by submitting a complaint online or calling 303-866-4967.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Known for encouraging collaboration in a competitive industry, Brotherton was widely regarded as someone who championed other cooks as much as his own success.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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And with the support of my community.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Another major addition is support for Connected Apps.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The open question is whether anyone is willing to stop extracting long enough to start cultivating.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aiding retailers in becoming more consumer-centric and cultivating communities is becoming increasingly important, Maus commented.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Edgecombe and Dallas Mavericks' forward Cooper Flagg are the only two rookies in the NBA averaging at least 15 points, five rebounds and four assists.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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His second assist pushed him over Rick Middleton for sixth place in Bruins scoring history and his third assist was his 900th career point.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Not just to provide news publishers the equivalent of a fair and honest wage, but also to bolster our wobbling democracy by fostering an engaged and knowledgeable electorate.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But around Nashville, Kat Chen finds new venues fostering a more inclusive scene.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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