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
His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
No doubt high-intensity competition furthers development, as Picollo likes to say.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Underwater suites with floor-to-ceiling windows peering directly into an aquarium with 65,000 animals furthers the oceanic theme, while a variety of dining and entertainment options ensure more than enough activity on land.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The interpretation is largely concerned with using the money in a way that furthers official duties, not personal use.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
None of these are good ideas; nothing in this deal furthers the education of students.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
No doubt high-intensity competition furthers development, as Picollo likes to say.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Underwater suites with floor-to-ceiling windows peering directly into an aquarium with 65,000 animals furthers the oceanic theme, while a variety of dining and entertainment options ensure more than enough activity on land.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The interpretation is largely concerned with using the money in a way that furthers official duties, not personal use.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
None of these are good ideas; nothing in this deal furthers the education of students.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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The moon in Taurus encourages you to go with the flow and stop forcing an outcome.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Success will be recruiting top-quality staff and counsel, and building an office culture that is ethical and fosters pride in work.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Anything that fosters a thick, lush lawn can be considered a preventive measure against weeds.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, leading with love or care in the workplace nurtures a culture of empathy, compassion, and authenticity, driving organizational success and fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Furthers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthers. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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