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.
—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
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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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The flyer encourages students to celebrate the end of the school year after finals.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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As guests don waders and walk into the shallow bay to the floating baskets where Navy Cove cultivates its bivalves, co-owner Eric Bradley shells out oyster-farming facts.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The myth of self-sufficiency fosters micromanagement, while the toxic invisibility of solo success drives relentless overwork.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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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.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Furthers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthers. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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