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
Spiraling into hate only wastes energy, furthers the divide, and produces greater suffering.
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Mark Waller, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Season two picks up with Cassian continuing the rebellion efforts as the Empire furthers its agenda.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Beekman furthers her argument by taking a close look at the psychology of babies.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Our property furthers this experience, harnessing the serenity of the surrounding mountains with muted interiors, in service that is both genuine yet discreet, and through experiences that showcase the very best of the region from a local perspective.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Trier’s insightful and captivating adult drama, which won the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, furthers the writer-director’s piercing exploration of the frayed ties that bind us to one another and to our creative selves.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Moreover, allowing students to order Uber Eats furthers the divide between students who have financial access to these tools and those who do not.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Moore’s executive order furthers Maryland’s drive to create a sustainably clean energy economy for all.
—Brian Jenkins, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
Active listening furthers understanding of alternate views, fostering a culture of open communication and mutual respect.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Mark Waller, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Season two picks up with Cassian continuing the rebellion efforts as the Empire furthers its agenda.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Beekman furthers her argument by taking a close look at the psychology of babies.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Our property furthers this experience, harnessing the serenity of the surrounding mountains with muted interiors, in service that is both genuine yet discreet, and through experiences that showcase the very best of the region from a local perspective.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Trier’s insightful and captivating adult drama, which won the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, furthers the writer-director’s piercing exploration of the frayed ties that bind us to one another and to our creative selves.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Moreover, allowing students to order Uber Eats furthers the divide between students who have financial access to these tools and those who do not.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Moore’s executive order furthers Maryland’s drive to create a sustainably clean energy economy for all.
—Brian Jenkins, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
Active listening furthers understanding of alternate views, fostering a culture of open communication and mutual respect.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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Progesterone promotes cell death among defective cells that could turn cancerous.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Healthy soil also promotes better nutrient absorption, allowing your lawn to better withstand disease and weeds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Instead of scrolling through Instagram—or, admittedly, hitting the snooze button a few too many times—Vig encourages you to spend that time sprucing up your space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the easy access to cash gnaws away at professionalism and fosters corruption.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond improving their employment opportunities, this process fosters a profound sense of social responsibility and commitment to life, especially in communities where access to higher education is limited.—
Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Furthers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthers. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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