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 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.
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Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
This purchase, on the heels of its acquisition of Discover, furthers CEO Richard Fairbank’s plan to upend American Express .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 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
In addition to saving weight by eliminating the hard floor, Groenberg furthers savings with a polyester ripstop construction that appears more similar to ground tents than to the heavy-duty poly/cotton canvas often featured in RTT construction.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
This name-change also furthers that agenda.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
In Swan Lake, the ballet this time, the plot furthers this narrative of seduction and manipulation when the black swan Odile dooms Odette, the white swan, to death by heartbreak.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
Cosplay furthers the cause with a dazzling array of comic pop culture references, repurposed arcana, and piquant sonic signifiers from the annals of indie-rock.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
This purchase, on the heels of its acquisition of Discover, furthers CEO Richard Fairbank’s plan to upend American Express .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 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
In addition to saving weight by eliminating the hard floor, Groenberg furthers savings with a polyester ripstop construction that appears more similar to ground tents than to the heavy-duty poly/cotton canvas often featured in RTT construction.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
This name-change also furthers that agenda.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
In Swan Lake, the ballet this time, the plot furthers this narrative of seduction and manipulation when the black swan Odile dooms Odette, the white swan, to death by heartbreak.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
Cosplay furthers the cause with a dazzling array of comic pop culture references, repurposed arcana, and piquant sonic signifiers from the annals of indie-rock.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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The Seaweed Night Cream hydrates skin, enhances skin tone and texture, promotes skin elasticity and increases firmness using collagen.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Paramount’s pressure campaign had been relentless, first winning over theater owners, who expressed alarm over Netflix’s business model that encourages consumers to watch movies in their homes.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The former vice president encourages voters to cast an early ballot Friday or vote in person on election day.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Social group holds meetups The Catholic Widows, Widowers and Singles of North County, a group that fosters friendships through various social activities, will hold these events.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rollins is also the founder of the nonprofit Foundation for Spirituality and the Arts (FSA) which fosters connections between contemporary art and spirituality and examines how faith can influence an artist’s process.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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By nature, the curriculum nurtures a sense of independence and community for students and parents alike.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Group nurtures a culture built on empowerment, agility, and continuous learning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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