as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthers
His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
The foundation also furthers his legacy of ocean conservation.
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Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
No doubt high-intensity competition furthers development, as Picollo likes to say.
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Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Underwater suites with floor-to-ceiling windows peering directly into an aquarium with 65,000 animals furthers the oceanic theme, while a variety of dining and entertainment options ensure more than enough activity on land.
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Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
The interpretation is largely concerned with using the money in a way that furthers official duties, not personal use.
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Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
None of these are good ideas; nothing in this deal furthers the education of students.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
The first-look deal, which covers all of Sony’s film labels, furthers Lipovsky and Stein’s relationship with the studio.
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Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
At the 100 Best, 85% of employees say training and development furthers them professionally, making innovation opportunities 87% more likely.
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Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
The foundation also furthers his legacy of ocean conservation.
—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
No doubt high-intensity competition furthers development, as Picollo likes to say.
—
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Underwater suites with floor-to-ceiling windows peering directly into an aquarium with 65,000 animals furthers the oceanic theme, while a variety of dining and entertainment options ensure more than enough activity on land.
—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
The interpretation is largely concerned with using the money in a way that furthers official duties, not personal use.
—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
None of these are good ideas; nothing in this deal furthers the education of students.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
The first-look deal, which covers all of Sony’s film labels, furthers Lipovsky and Stein’s relationship with the studio.
—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
At the 100 Best, 85% of employees say training and development furthers them professionally, making innovation opportunities 87% more likely.
—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Kalibrate’s program, according to the lawsuit, encourages gas stations to upload private price data.
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This unique mindset, developed through setbacks and balancing a demanding tech career with elite cricket, demonstrates that profound inner work cultivates the awareness needed to perceive opportunities.
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Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.
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Given those 3,460 acres and the New Zealand government’s priority agenda to preserve and protect the nation’s indigenous cultures and landscape, this is a proposition that fosters opportunity without endangerment.
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Still, what an enviable thing to toil in a righteous cause, and to act with such certainty that humane education fosters freedom.
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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
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The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.
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