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she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthered
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.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Dosa earned an Academy Award nomination for 2022’s Fire of Love, the story of vulcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft who furthered the world’s understanding of intense geological forces, but whose lives were claimed in a volcanic eruption.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The risk of violence is likely furthered by some national political leaders spreading anti-Muslim rhetoric.
—Amaarah Decuir, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Marmite’s high concentration of B6 has also been linked to lower stress levels, a theory that was furthered by a study at the University of Reading in which participants struggling with anxiety disorders found relief from daily doses of B6.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Angelina Jolie furthered her impressive selection of ink while filming in Cambodia, with a series of yantra-style tattoos containing Buddhist blessings.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
But the confusion had already furthered some faculty members’ doubts about the university’s commitment to academic freedom, and concerns weren’t squashed in time to avoid the ire of the campus speech group known as the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2026
If Crosby was still on the roster this summer, his trade candidacy would have been far too prominent of a storyline (and more losses would have furthered the chatter).
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Dosa earned an Academy Award nomination for 2022’s Fire of Love, the story of vulcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft who furthered the world’s understanding of intense geological forces, but whose lives were claimed in a volcanic eruption.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The risk of violence is likely furthered by some national political leaders spreading anti-Muslim rhetoric.
—Amaarah Decuir, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Marmite’s high concentration of B6 has also been linked to lower stress levels, a theory that was furthered by a study at the University of Reading in which participants struggling with anxiety disorders found relief from daily doses of B6.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Angelina Jolie furthered her impressive selection of ink while filming in Cambodia, with a series of yantra-style tattoos containing Buddhist blessings.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
But the confusion had already furthered some faculty members’ doubts about the university’s commitment to academic freedom, and concerns weren’t squashed in time to avoid the ire of the campus speech group known as the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2026
If Crosby was still on the roster this summer, his trade candidacy would have been far too prominent of a storyline (and more losses would have furthered the chatter).
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
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Given the Hornets’ record attendance this season, prompt action is encouraged due to expected high demand.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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This spring, he was encouraged by regaining strength and bat speed.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was recently promoted as EMEA content chief Angela Jain gets set to splash the cash on European originals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dozens of vegetable and herb varieties, in addition to strawberries, demonstrate explosive growth when cultivated aeroponically.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Taubel believes some of the supply problems have eased as early cultivator licensees' initial plants have fully grown and are cultivated.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Goldschmied’s creative and entrepreneurial instincts led him to found the Genious Group in 1981, a collective that fostered emerging designers and helped launch influential brands such as Diesel and Replay.—
SJ STAFF,
Footwear News,
5 Apr. 2026
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These conversations fostered a deeper understanding of perseverance, identity, and the importance of memory, leaving a lasting impact on both students and guests.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.—
Michael Lobel,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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