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as in then
in addition to what has been said
I'll say nothing further at this time
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
I think further research is needed before we can say whether that treatment is safe or not
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as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of further
Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs.
—Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Upon further investigation, authorities established this was not actually the case.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
In its most recent filing in the lawsuit, the Idaho defendants argued that a physical in-state warehouse requirement would further the state’s interest in protecting public health and safety.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
For those who want a remote getaway with breathtaking beauty, look no further than this archipelago province of the Philippines.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
For statistical confirmation, look no further than a global survey that my company did of 2,000 CEOs.
—Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
Adjective
Democratic Party spokesperson Cho Seung-rae called on the Constitutional Court to dismiss Yoon as soon as possible to avoid further public unrest.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Upon further investigation, authorities established this was not actually the case.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
And a cover-up may have furthered the aims of domestic espionage operations like the CIA’s CHAOS and the FBI’s COINTELPRO, which targeted and discredited radical movements whether hippies, Black Panthers, or anti-war activists.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
In its most recent filing in the lawsuit, the Idaho defendants argued that a physical in-state warehouse requirement would further the state’s interest in protecting public health and safety.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for further
Adverb
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.—
Leigh Morgan,
al,
11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.—
Sydney Carruth,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
Adverb
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Until then, Barcelona and the Reds have other targets, namely claiming silverware, before any pieces start moving.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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With overtones of the spooky spoon bit in the horror movie Get Out, the singer stirs a cup of tea and then lets go as the spoon continues its circles without her.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Neither of those penalties was particularly poor but both could have been hit with more pace and better placement.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
12 Mar. 2025
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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Community Board 2 voted against the project in May, hoping to encourage the state liquor board to deny the liquor license, though community boards have no actual blocking power.—
Bridget Read,
Curbed,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Basic operation maintenance at the Field Court Building, including janitorial services, is also estimated to cost about $250,000.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The average tax refund is also up: $3,324 per taxpayer as of March 7, 2025, compared to $3,145 as of March 8, 2024, a boost of 5.7%.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By Wednesday afternoon — the start of the new league year — there’s a good chance Alexander might have been traded or released, which will give the Packers an additional $6.8 million of salary cap space.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Following the success of his debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades, Boone expanded his world tour — which launched in the spring — with additional U.S. dates.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Steve continues to energetically promote this agenda.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Exercise also increases blood flow, which promotes healing.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The season’s sixth chapter is absolutely stunning, as a wounded Joe either suffers an extended hallucination or takes a long visit to the spirit world in order to reckon with a dark secret of his past that ties into several of the problems he’s recently brought upon himself.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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To be fair, the SE didn’t support MagSafe either, but every new iPhone design since the iPhone 12 way back in 2020 has—and not just the premium flagships.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Further vs. Farther
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“Further.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/further. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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