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she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthered
The transformative experience of a stay at Miraval is furthered by practices like meditation, breath work, mindful movement, nature immersion, and equine therapy, which are also designed to heighten attention and build mindfulness.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school's Global Health Review in May 2025.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The erosion of its partnership with AI, which was recently restructured to strip Microsoft of exclusive distribution rights, only furthered those concerns.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Belmont pitching coach Emlyn Knerem furthered her development.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The activism of poetry is in the creativity, however furthered by research, not in the research, however patched up with creativity.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual whose hard work, dedication and initiative have furthered the mission of the foundation.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school's Global Health Review in May 2025.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The erosion of its partnership with AI, which was recently restructured to strip Microsoft of exclusive distribution rights, only furthered those concerns.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Belmont pitching coach Emlyn Knerem furthered her development.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The activism of poetry is in the creativity, however furthered by research, not in the research, however patched up with creativity.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual whose hard work, dedication and initiative have furthered the mission of the foundation.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthered
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Insider tip Yunnan and Kunming are known for their flowers, both wild and cultivated, so the hotel’s floral arrangements and garden landscapes are particularly beautiful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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CookUnity, a meal preparation subscription service with menus cultivated by local chefs, provides 40 to 60 half plates filled with ready-to-go meals, and places like Turnberry sometimes provide shrimp and other quality ingredients.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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His ideas have been nurtured within a close and influential cohort.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Options open to the MCC include developing ‘drop-in’ pitches, grown and nurtured elsewhere on the Lord’s site before being moved in trays to the middle, or digging up a pitch entirely.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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“Furthered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthered. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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