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to help the growth or development of
the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading
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as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education
a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own
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Recent Examples of fostering
Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 17 June 2026
As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The university is steadfastly committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every member of our community.
—Adam Sabes , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Facilitating and fostering connections with one another has value.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
This requires leadership to demonstrate a genuine commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning, equipping teams to operate within this new collaborative paradigm.
—Cintia Barcelos, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Employees and volunteers at the Animal Protective League were focused on cleanup Friday, urging community members to consider fostering animals.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Heastie is doing a disservice to New Yorkers and fostering cynicism about what goes on in Albany.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Since its founding in 2011, the MPWW has been fostering a unique literary community in Minnesota.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Noun
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and added six more children to their family through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 17 June 2026
As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The university is steadfastly committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every member of our community.
—Adam Sabes , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Facilitating and fostering connections with one another has value.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
This requires leadership to demonstrate a genuine commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning, equipping teams to operate within this new collaborative paradigm.
—Cintia Barcelos, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Employees and volunteers at the Animal Protective League were focused on cleanup Friday, urging community members to consider fostering animals.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Heastie is doing a disservice to New Yorkers and fostering cynicism about what goes on in Albany.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Since its founding in 2011, the MPWW has been fostering a unique literary community in Minnesota.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
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Eco effort The Mollie has a focus on being eco-friendly with carafes of water instead of bottles, encouraging to save towels for a few days at a time, and even partnering with Rivian, the electric car manufacturer, to offer all-electric shuttles to the mountain and the airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Despite the concerning drought conditions, climate outlooks are showing some encouraging signs for the months ahead.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig is the only coach who has been with the organization from Day 1, and could be in line for the ultimate promotion.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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An individual used a promotion for a 5% discount off their fare, but the price to get to The Grove was actually about 50 cents higher than that of those who didn't receive a discount.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through the Ultra HD Video Alliance, which is promoting its own HDR Vivid standard as an alternative to the Digital Cinema Initiatives certification framework that has governed cinema projection globally for decades.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The miscommunications have once again put the majority leader in a difficult position, raising questions about why the president seems intent on making his life more difficult.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Gordon said in kicking off his comments and raising a hand to reveal a rubber finger pad.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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There are those who would write her off, and perhaps her timidity before America’s facilitation of Gaza’s destruction has earned that dismissal.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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The idea that people work better when other people are around is called social facilitation.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Rather than the number of visitors, Gensler said in the report, the amount of time spent downtown matters more in cultivating a thriving downtown area.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The nurturing Moon enters your sign, lighting your 1st House of Identity, so your natural warmth and creativity feel easier to share without overthinking.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Women are frequently encouraged to be ambitious while remaining modest, confident while remaining agreeable, and strong while remaining nurturing.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The islands, which sit about 2,485 miles (4,000 kilometers) southwest of mainland Australia have long been an isolated sanctuary for breeding birds and marine mammals.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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There were also breeding facilities in the state.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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