as in encouraging
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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as in promoting
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as in furtherance
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Recent Examples of furthering
Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
The awards recognized talent from across fashion, design, food, music, sport and cinema, among other fields, in hopes of furthering the DEI conversation globally.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Researchers Chelsea Bennice and Kendra Buresch, both co-authors of the study, hope that furthering their understanding of octopus behavior and movement will be useful for developing soft robotics – which could be used for a number of things, from medical application to ocean exploration.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Establishing or furthering his position of authority over you.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In exchange, the company burnishes its halo of high-mindedness, receives the right to feature famous works on its T-shirts, and gets to stage events in empty galleries or under an iconic glass pyramid, furthering the idea that its interests lie in Life as much as in Wear.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The Cardinals agreed to allow Winn to continue playing, as the risk of furthering the injury was minimal and the surgery posed no risk of impacting his availability for the 2026 season.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Eye contact enhances oxytocin release, furthering a strong connection and reducing anxiety.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Spaceflight makes certain human stem cells age faster, a new study has found, furthering scientists’ understanding of the potential effects of space exploration on the human body.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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At the end of a product’s life, goods made with Variloom material filament can be mechanically recycled up to three times without losing material integrity, furthering the brand’s mission to advance circularity in fashion.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
The awards recognized talent from across fashion, design, food, music, sport and cinema, among other fields, in hopes of furthering the DEI conversation globally.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Researchers Chelsea Bennice and Kendra Buresch, both co-authors of the study, hope that furthering their understanding of octopus behavior and movement will be useful for developing soft robotics – which could be used for a number of things, from medical application to ocean exploration.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Establishing or furthering his position of authority over you.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In exchange, the company burnishes its halo of high-mindedness, receives the right to feature famous works on its T-shirts, and gets to stage events in empty galleries or under an iconic glass pyramid, furthering the idea that its interests lie in Life as much as in Wear.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The Cardinals agreed to allow Winn to continue playing, as the risk of furthering the injury was minimal and the surgery posed no risk of impacting his availability for the 2026 season.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Eye contact enhances oxytocin release, furthering a strong connection and reducing anxiety.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Spaceflight makes certain human stem cells age faster, a new study has found, furthering scientists’ understanding of the potential effects of space exploration on the human body.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
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Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors had also charged Mangione with second-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, the other count that was dropped.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Venus is wrapping up in Virgo in your adventure sector, encouraging you to expand through learning, travel, or fresh perspectives.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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Croft urged schools to formally teach digital literacy and parents to reinforce it at home by encouraging keyboard use and balanced screen time.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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For someone like Eli, then, projecting movie-star-like virility and vigor was an exercise in social advancement, in distancing himself from his babushka forebears’ grim reality.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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They’re plugged into networks that carry influence and can accelerate advancement in business and career.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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During the Soviet era, all the vineyards in the area were replaced with hazelnut trees and tea bushes because cultivating wine in this humid climate was deemed too difficult.—
Jessica Jungbauer,
Vogue,
6 Oct. 2025
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Actor Charlie Hunnum discussed with Variety the process of cultivating Ed Gein's voice.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Stanching the hemorrhage of voter support requires some bold moves and tangible achievements.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Christene Chadwick Moss, the first African-American female board president of Fort Worth ISD, said that, as principal, Benton dedicated herself to enhancing Dunbar’s environment and fostering a strong sense of pride and community — even when people doubted if a woman could do the job.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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By balancing innovation with relationships, Guzman is creating a brokerage where clients are more than transactions and agents are more than salespeople, fostering a culture that reflects the energy and diversity of Arizona itself.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Just as with the first goal, Zubimendi won’t be credited with an assist, but his vision and ability put Arsenal in dangerous areas.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Messi dished out a trio of assists as the South Florida side pummeled the New England Revolution, 4-1, at a rainy Chase Stadium.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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