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 foundation also furthers his legacy of ocean conservation.
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Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
None of these are good ideas; nothing in this deal furthers the education of students.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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Critics argued the required reading list promotes Christianity over religious diversity and civil rights while blurring the constitutional separation of church and state.
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In short, the new office combines MENALAC's regional expertise with IAAPA's global scale and creates a structure which promotes information sharing.
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Rissetto encourages her patients to cut back on alcoholic beverages.
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Reclaiming this original spirit encourages leaders to prioritize ethical conduct, the common good, and judge individuals by their actions and inherent potential, fostering inclusive and merit-based environments.
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This unique mindset, developed through setbacks and balancing a demanding tech career with elite cricket, demonstrates that profound inner work cultivates the awareness needed to perceive opportunities.
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Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.
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This collaborative approach not only elevates AI output quality but also fosters critical thinking, enhancing user proficiency across various domains.
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Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.
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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
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The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.
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“Furthers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthers. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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