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
Acquiring an elite-level point producer such as Artemi Panarin and signing him to a pricey two-year extension furthers that, but the cost wasn’t exorbitant.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The elevation of mediocre texts has the advantage of continuing a conversation, at least, while the banning of texts, in its shadow-play projection of crude bigotries onto a public stage, furthers repressive silence.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
This purchase, on the heels of its acquisition of Discover, furthers CEO Richard Fairbank’s plan to upend American Express.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Forcing us to discuss sexuality furthers the mistrust of educators between parents and their children.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The short, rounded shape furthers their minimalist appeal.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The elevation of mediocre texts has the advantage of continuing a conversation, at least, while the banning of texts, in its shadow-play projection of crude bigotries onto a public stage, furthers repressive silence.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
This purchase, on the heels of its acquisition of Discover, furthers CEO Richard Fairbank’s plan to upend American Express.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Forcing us to discuss sexuality furthers the mistrust of educators between parents and their children.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The short, rounded shape furthers their minimalist appeal.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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Soaking causes the corms to swell, potentially doubling their size, which ensures faster sprouting, promotes strong root development, and leads to earlier blooms.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Scientific studies have also shown that proximity to the ocean promotes health, and some research even suggests that coastal living increases longevity.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Overwatering lawns encourages moss growth, and shallow daily watering leaves grasses with shallow root systems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.—
Greg Weiner,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Through rigorous academic instruction and creative maker-space learning opportunities, Price fosters an environment where students feel both challenged and supported, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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This respect also fosters cooperation and collaboration within the family, adds Thompson.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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That mulch covering the not-so-lovely fabric traps wayward weed seeds and nurtures them.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Furthers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthers. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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