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to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthers
This purchase, on the heels of its acquisition of Discover, furthers CEO Richard Fairbank’s plan to upend American Express .
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Forcing us to discuss sexuality furthers the mistrust of educators between parents and their children.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The short, rounded shape furthers their minimalist appeal.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
In addition to saving weight by eliminating the hard floor, Groenberg furthers savings with a polyester ripstop construction that appears more similar to ground tents than to the heavy-duty poly/cotton canvas often featured in RTT construction.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
This name-change also furthers that agenda.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
In Swan Lake, the ballet this time, the plot furthers this narrative of seduction and manipulation when the black swan Odile dooms Odette, the white swan, to death by heartbreak.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
Cosplay furthers the cause with a dazzling array of comic pop culture references, repurposed arcana, and piquant sonic signifiers from the annals of indie-rock.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2025
The courseware grading system enforces the use of an unambiguous grading rubric, which furthers the bureaucratization of classroom life that helped to amplify grade inflation in the first place.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Forcing us to discuss sexuality furthers the mistrust of educators between parents and their children.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The short, rounded shape furthers their minimalist appeal.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
In addition to saving weight by eliminating the hard floor, Groenberg furthers savings with a polyester ripstop construction that appears more similar to ground tents than to the heavy-duty poly/cotton canvas often featured in RTT construction.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
This name-change also furthers that agenda.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
In Swan Lake, the ballet this time, the plot furthers this narrative of seduction and manipulation when the black swan Odile dooms Odette, the white swan, to death by heartbreak.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
Cosplay furthers the cause with a dazzling array of comic pop culture references, repurposed arcana, and piquant sonic signifiers from the annals of indie-rock.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2025
The courseware grading system enforces the use of an unambiguous grading rubric, which furthers the bureaucratization of classroom life that helped to amplify grade inflation in the first place.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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Come Near, a nonprofit that promotes dialogue around Jesus, took over the campaign in 2024.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The annual Congressional App Challenge promotes youth participation in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The evening was more about the vibe; Gelman encourages all guests to dress up in fancy cocktail attire.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s because, unlike other reality dating TV shows like The Bachelor and Love Island, the series encourages frank conversations about politics and social issues that mirror dating in the modern age.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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The hope is that Daboll adds some stability and cultivates a better environment for the young quarterback than Ward had in a tumultuous rookie season that saw his first head coach (Brian Callahan) fired early in the season.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Widows and Widowers group holds events The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County, a group that fosters friendships through various social activities, will hold these upcoming events.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The women there spoke to the princess about how the skill fosters a sense of community bonding and belonging, a palace source says.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Group nurtures a culture built on empowerment, agility, and continuous learning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The novel nurtures curiosity and empathy.—
Azar Nafisi,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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