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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading
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as in nurtures
to bring to maturity through care and education
a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own
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Recent Examples of fosters
Bringing these groups together early fosters a holistic view of the migration's impact and ensures cross-functional buy-in.
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Devang Pandya, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Now a cultural shift is needed — one that fosters a sense of ownership in the economy.
—Lisa Kidd Hunt, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Employees describe an environment that encourages creative freedom and rewards innovation, while leadership fosters collaboration across projects that span from local to international.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
An official press release about the conference fosters some suspense, only offering a sparse explanation about the discovery.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Research also shows that the sport fosters psychological safety, which helps reduce stress and anxiety.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mills Act fosters responsible stewardship of these resources, ensuring that our city’s history remains a vibrant and tangible part of its future.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Devang Pandya, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Now a cultural shift is needed — one that fosters a sense of ownership in the economy.
—Lisa Kidd Hunt, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Employees describe an environment that encourages creative freedom and rewards innovation, while leadership fosters collaboration across projects that span from local to international.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
An official press release about the conference fosters some suspense, only offering a sparse explanation about the discovery.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Research also shows that the sport fosters psychological safety, which helps reduce stress and anxiety.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mills Act fosters responsible stewardship of these resources, ensuring that our city’s history remains a vibrant and tangible part of its future.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This song encourages them to get messy, play, and have fun with this staple activity of the Halloween season.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Sep. 2025
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The backdrop this year is a festive workshop and the set encourages building and creative play.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The pocket veto also raises problems relating to the separation of powers.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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But there's also some potentially world-changing implications that raises the stakes of this adventure.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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These employees retain valuable business knowledge, networks and the drive that cultivates the workplace culture.—
Gilda D'Incerti,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stay Uncomfortable Comfort breeds complacency.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The mix of casual shoppers and focused design professionals blends beautifully in the Southern sun and also breeds an element of fun.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The silicone-free formula cleanses and nourishes the scalp while strengthening the hair at the root for visibly bouncy hair.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Perifresh’s non-drying formula nourishes your skin with aloe vera, leaving your skin clean and healthy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Fosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosters. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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