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as in furtherance
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as in encouraging
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthering
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was the latest senior European official to visit Kyiv, arriving Monday on an unannounced visit set to focus on furthering defense cooperation between the two countries.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Zorn questioned whether developing accessory dwelling units was the best solution for furthering the city’s affordable housing goals.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Sereno said City Colleges of Chicago plans to build new health care program facilities in the area, furthering Scitopia Chicago’s mission of education.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Jewish Book Council, as an institution, has been crucial in promoting and furthering many of our works.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Donnie is now directing and starring in a movie with his particular style and flair and expertise that isn’t copying anything from the Wick world but is furthering the story of one of the most extraordinary characters to come out of the Wick universe ever.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Now, 20-plus years later, the growing popularity of using GLP-1s for weight loss seems to be furthering the workout’s popularity.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Now in New York, he is tasked with both furthering and reviving a pitching ecosystem that last June appeared the envy of the major leagues, only to fall flat on its face down the stretch.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Princess of Wales, 44, swooned over 3-month-old Elena while greeting well-wishers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on May 13, kicking off a trip focused on furthering her early childhood mission.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was the latest senior European official to visit Kyiv, arriving Monday on an unannounced visit set to focus on furthering defense cooperation between the two countries.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Zorn questioned whether developing accessory dwelling units was the best solution for furthering the city’s affordable housing goals.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Sereno said City Colleges of Chicago plans to build new health care program facilities in the area, furthering Scitopia Chicago’s mission of education.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Jewish Book Council, as an institution, has been crucial in promoting and furthering many of our works.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Donnie is now directing and starring in a movie with his particular style and flair and expertise that isn’t copying anything from the Wick world but is furthering the story of one of the most extraordinary characters to come out of the Wick universe ever.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Now, 20-plus years later, the growing popularity of using GLP-1s for weight loss seems to be furthering the workout’s popularity.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Now in New York, he is tasked with both furthering and reviving a pitching ecosystem that last June appeared the envy of the major leagues, only to fall flat on its face down the stretch.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
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This comes after Gonzalez pleaded guilty in July 2024 to conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, and last October to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Carrillo, Diaz and Perez also face additional charges related to possessing guns in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Screen Brasil reaffirms Embratur’s role in promoting the country internationally and expanding the international reach of Brazilian productions.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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On Sunday, the league posted a social media graphic promoting its doubleheader on NBC/Peacock.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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There were also fans of nearby college teams cheering on their guys, plus some participants’ encouraging families.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There had been encouraging noises on a pursuit for the Brazilian, but the longer the summer went on, the colder the trail grew.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, support feels steady enough to believe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The endorsement comes on the heels of a poll by a super PAC formed in support of Goldman’s that found the congressmember is trailing Lander by 5% in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The story centers on Zha, a janitor at a bankrupt, long-shuttered film studio who retreats into a virtual world, cultivating an online romance and dreaming of a voyage to the Moon.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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These guerrilla pop-ups launched the heartland quartet – singer Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist Mike Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor – into a world of TikToks and Instagram posts, simultaneously cultivating a fan base decades younger than the now-middle-aged rockers.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Shouldering an even heavier load without Boston in the paint, Clark torched the Storm defense, dropping a team-high 21 points and dishing out 10 assists along with seven rebounds.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Fever superstar Caitlin Clark led the way with game highs of 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in 24 minutes.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Asma Uddin is an attorney who serves as a fellow for religious freedom for the Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan group dedicated to fostering First Amendment freedoms.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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The Howard County Arts Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the arts in Howard County.—
Howard County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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