FURTHERS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

furthers

verb

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 collection furthers the first LP’s exploration of the musical and cultural ties between Texas and Mexico, with 11 original songs, five covers and four tracks sung entirely in Spanish. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2026 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

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Moderate exercise often promotes normal digestion and may support regular bowel movements, Matthew Hoscheit, MD, a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic, told Verywell.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
As such, using the same sponge on different surfaces promotes the spread of any bacteria hiding in your sponge.

— Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of promotes

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As the train passes under the Royal Gorge Bridge, Clawson encourages me to open the cab window, lean back, and look up.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
By featuring these leading organizations, the ranking sets a benchmark for employers across APAC and encourages businesses to place employee wellbeing, development, and inclusion at the core of their people strategies.

— TIME Staff, Time, 3 Nov. 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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An academic climate that fosters inquiry and inclusion is still possible.

— Nancy Koppelman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Overseas talent has helped drive our innovation and economic engine since our founding, as America fosters an unrivaled level of creativity stemming from diverse cultures that no other nation possesses and simply cannot emulate.

— Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fosters

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If curious extraterrestrial visitors were to reconnoiter Earth, they might well be struck by a planet that nurtures such an inordinate number of chickens.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
The result is a shoe for everyone who nurtures, Saucony noted.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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