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 Ogwumike also reflected on how this advancement furthers the league’s development. — Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The presence of Ben Stiller as both lead producer and supporting player furthers the impression that The Dink wants to do for pickleball what Dodgeball did for that sport. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 Instead, people were focused on Nori’s new contract, which only furthers the idea that Dundon is operating as a cheapskate owner. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The foundation also furthers his legacy of ocean conservation. — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
  1. promotes
  2. encourages
  3. cultivates
  4. fosters
  5. nurtures
Verb
  • Prior to ​the ⁠verdict, the Committee to Protect Journalists, an independent non-profit organization that promotes press ⁠freedom ​worldwide, said 29 journalists ​were imprisoned in Russia in connection with their work.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 29 July 2026
  • Between such posts, Wall Street Mav promotes Kalshi betting odds.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • More of them are asking for telehealth visits, an option the clinic offers and encourages to abate patients’ fears that visiting the doctor could lead to a run-in with ICE, according to Motorwala.
    — Michelle Marchante July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • The company’s campaign directs people experiencing involuntary movements to their dedicated website and encourages them to consult healthcare providers.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • This approach cultivates multiple income streams, significantly bolstering career security and lessening reliance on a single employer.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The Huntington cultivates them on-site and has distributed many to botanic gardens and zoos across the country.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • Another way Madison Social fosters community is through its hands-on charcuterie workshops and private workshops for small groups.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The boot camp fosters an environment where students feel comfortable failing, said Saint Juste, 20, who will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • An influential alcohol industry, which nurtures deep ties to lawmakers, charitable groups, and consumers, has kept a tight grip on regulation — at the expense of public health.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of nurtures

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