FURTHERS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

furthers

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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 For Macao, the benefit of hosting the NBA China Games from 2025 to 2030 furthers the special administrative region’s efforts to diversify beyond gaming. — Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Its move to increase bank integrations with its payments system furthers a push led by the BRICS bloc against the US dollar’s dominance in international trade. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Ahead, Bélanger details Reinhart’s transformation, how hair furthers the stories of both her character and costar Tom Bateman’s, and gives us a glimpse of the happenings behind the scenes. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026 How precisely this furthers Teagan’s lifelong goal of getting recruited to Stanford as a solo female rower is somewhat unclear. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 In addition, the agency furthers its global footprint, adding three veteran search executives in its Munich office, including Henrik Mook, Melina Schulmeister and Sarah Kohrs, while Joseph French has joined as partner in London. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Ogwumike also reflected on how this advancement furthers the league’s development. — Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

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Mega Live events, which app users can register for in advance, are often 12 hours long, and Kelly said that 24-hour Lives can produce five times the GMV of a 12-hour Live, as the algorithm promotes a stream more dedicatedly the longer it’s been on.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Homeland Security devoted $20 million to the campaign, which critics say promotes Trump’s political message rather than helping the public access government services.

— Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotes

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Applied to a solo outing, that approach encourages diners to appreciate the meal in front of them instead of scrolling through their phones.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Jordan says a recent guideline change encourages doctors to diagnose and treat sooner based on symptoms.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of encourages

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In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cultivates

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Looking at differences using a balanced frame communicates positive intent, fosters deeper trust and builds engagement.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
With the help of literature and creative writing, the nonprofit fosters a space for connection, self-expression and imagining a life beyond incarceration.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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