as in encouraged
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthered
The sense of hope was only furthered by an opening weekend victory over the Cleveland Browns, only the second win Cincinnati has managed in the opening two weeks of each season since 2019.
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
My petite filet prime cut and Terry's steak frites were tender and cooked to perfection while our sides of mashed potatoes and mac & cheese only furthered our appreciation for the chef.
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Previous recipients of the ACE Award for Creative Innovation have included Avid and other technologies and enterprises that have furthered the filmmaking and editing crafts.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Tennessee furthered its restrictions on cannabis products through a state bill.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
My petite filet prime cut and Terry's steak frites were tender and cooked to perfection while our sides of mashed potatoes and mac & cheese only furthered our appreciation for the chef.
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Previous recipients of the ACE Award for Creative Innovation have included Avid and other technologies and enterprises that have furthered the filmmaking and editing crafts.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Tennessee furthered its restrictions on cannabis products through a state bill.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
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In his acceptance speech, Cooper revealed only started drama classes a couple of years ago and encouraged those watching to step out of their comfort zones.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, as American moms have been enthusiastically encouraged to breastfeed, many experts have emphasized that making sure infants are fed, period, should be parents’ highest priority.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers promoted right-hander Will Klein to take Kopech’s roster spot.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Serafini was promoted to the role of creative director of the Alberta Ferretti brand in October 2024, succeeding the namesake founder.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Originally cultivated in Argentina and then brought to Italy, the beans resembled an Italian candy and were named for it.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Capital One has a high-end card known as Venture X and fintech company Bilt, the company that cultivated a brand by letting renters pay their rent via credit card, is expected to have a high-end card next year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Second World War left Japan devastated, but the seven-year occupation that followed inevitably fostered exposure and, for some, a certain attraction to American culture.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some were neighbors who fostered young children in need of a home, a pharmacist who selflessly served the same community for decades or a veteran who fearlessly died for her country.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Paramount has nurtured Pluto TV, which has lagged a bit in recent years but has been a pioneer in the FAST business, while WBD has shown an appetite to use its deep library to drive FAST channels and AVOD license deals.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.—
Scott Ferrell,
IndyStar,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Furthered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthered. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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