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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
Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2026
The war is also furthering plans for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, but yearslong construction and regulatory processes remain.
—Anton L. Delgado, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The war is also furthering plans for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, but years-long construction and regulatory processes remain.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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
Verb
The scholarship program was started by the Brothers family in memory of their father Oscar Brothers, first president of the Gamber and Community Fire Company, and supports local area students furthering their education after high school.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2026
The war is also furthering plans for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, but yearslong construction and regulatory processes remain.
—Anton L. Delgado, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The war is also furthering plans for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, but years-long construction and regulatory processes remain.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
Adjective
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That's encouraging to me that people were holding on.—
Emma Wilson,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Then, before the half-time whistle, Vinicius Jr helped himself to his second goal in as many games, an encouraging start for Brazil’s attacking superstar who has often failed to live up to expectations in a national team jersey.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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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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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Audit your current succession planning process this quarter and implement a mechanism that allows employees to self-nominate for advancement opportunities, ensuring that career trajectories are shaped by direct employee input rather than managerial assumptions.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Burnham has spent years positioning himself as a viable alternative to Starmer, criticizing Labour's leadership at moments of weakness while carefully cultivating his own national profile.—
Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Thomas’ career began with a highlight-reel outfield assist in his MLB debut last June.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Lost amid the chaos was another dominant performance from Caitlin Clark, who finished with 24 points and nine assists to help Indiana secure the win.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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