furthered

verb

past tense of further
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 Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Belmont pitching coach Emlyn Knerem furthered her development. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 May 2026 The award recognizes an individual whose hard work, dedication and initiative have furthered the mission of the foundation. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 The activism of poetry is in the creativity, however furthered by research, not in the research, however patched up with creativity. — Literary Hub, 4 May 2026 The erosion of its partnership with AI, which was recently restructured to strip Microsoft of exclusive distribution rights, only furthered those concerns. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 May 2026 The transformative experience of a stay at Miraval is furthered by practices like meditation, breath work, mindful movement, nature immersion, and equine therapy, which are also designed to heighten attention and build mindfulness. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 Iran also furthered its stranglehold on the vital Strait of Hormuz — where reports indicated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had begun enforcing a steep toll on oil ships hoping to pass through. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school's Global Health Review in May 2025. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
  1. encouraged
  2. promoted
  3. cultivated
  4. fostered
  5. nurtured
Verb
  • Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of promoted
Verb
  • But the star has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The one-person filmmaker averages 3 million views per episode and has cultivated a YouTube audience of 500,000.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of cultivated
Verb
  • With more games together, James eventually fostered better chemistry with Dončić and Reaves.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The virtual oar-yanking celebration in a baseball atmosphere was one of those weird juxtapositions that seem to get fostered whenever a World Cup fanbase descends upon a host city.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of fostered
Verb
  • The good news is that a strong sense of optimism can be nurtured over time through intentional habits, perspective shifts and daily practices.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • What Christopher Reeve gets so right as the Man of Steel is bringing nuance, kindness and soaring spirit to an American icon – and an alien nurtured to be the best of us.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of nurtured

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