FURTHERS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

furthers

verb

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present tense third-person singular of further

as in promotes

to help the growth or development of she worked hard to further her operatic career

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Recent Examples of furthers The first-look deal, which covers all of Sony’s film labels, furthers Lipovsky and Stein’s relationship with the studio. —

Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026 At the 100 Best, 85% of employees say training and development furthers them professionally, making innovation opportunities 87% more likely. —

Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 That furthers the parties’ mutual interest in a possible reunion, although any signing would have to be preceded by a workout. —

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 That was the lowest level since May 25, 2024, and furthers a trend in which employers have been reluctant to cut staff even while hiring has remained anemic. —

Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026 Acquiring an elite-level point producer such as Artemi Panarin and signing him to a pricey two-year extension furthers that, but the cost wasn’t exorbitant. —

The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026 The elevation of mediocre texts has the advantage of continuing a conversation, at least, while the banning of texts, in its shadow-play projection of crude bigotries onto a public stage, furthers repressive silence. —

Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 Forcing us to discuss sexuality furthers the mistrust of educators between parents and their children. —

Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026 The short, rounded shape furthers their minimalist appeal. —

Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026

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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.

— Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026