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 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 His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
  1. promotes
  2. encourages
  3. cultivates
  4. fosters
  5. nurtures
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  • Instead of employing the traditional counter-narcotics strategy of eradicating coca, RenHacemos promotes substitution – providing farmers with the means to grow alternative cash crops.
    — Angie Acosta M, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Asics designed the sneakers with a breathable mesh upper that promotes airflow, plus an asymmetrical tongue that eases pressure across the top of the foot.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • The fish were illegally introduced in the 1970s, so the agency encourages anglers to pursue the game fish and keep their catches.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • The European Union has banned AI that encourages dangerous behavior in vulnerable groups like children, and mandated transparency requirements for other chatbots.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • 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
  • This mutually beneficial relationship strengthens organizational learning, cultivates stronger leaders, and promotes collaborative teams, ultimately positioning companies for long-term success in a rapidly changing world.
    — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • Being a better decision-maker fosters stronger leadership and, in turn, a healthier organization, ultimately leading to greater long-term impact.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • That’s why Lee has visions of Reid joining forces with Coby White, the new leader of the Hornets’ offense, to form a bond that fosters a relationship on and off the court.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 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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