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
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.
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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
The courseware grading system enforces the use of an unambiguous grading rubric, which furthers the bureaucratization of classroom life that helped to amplify grade inflation in the first place.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Spiraling into hate only wastes energy, furthers the divide, and produces greater suffering.
—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
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
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
The courseware grading system enforces the use of an unambiguous grading rubric, which furthers the bureaucratization of classroom life that helped to amplify grade inflation in the first place.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Spiraling into hate only wastes energy, furthers the divide, and produces greater suffering.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) properly promotes bushier growth while keeping your plant more compact.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Pruning perennials at the right time encourages plants to leaf out, grow bushier, develop sturdier stems, and potentially produce more flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Loudermilk says this is just one of the many ways Lions Clubs work to support their communities and encourages anyone interested in joining to reach out.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This approach cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and trust, ultimately strengthening the team.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit argues that ChatGPT 4, the version Gordon was using at the time, was designed in a way that fosters unhealthy emotional dependence.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Exceptional leaders confront these barriers head-on, unlocking greater self-awareness that fosters innovation in business and deeper connections in their personal life.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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New technology nurtures the mining industry.—
Peter Müllner,
The Conversation,
10 Dec. 2025
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