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as in furtherance
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as in encouraging
to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthering
Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Especially given the downstream impacts of metabolic syndrome and other chronic illnesses, there is true urgency in furthering the research and access to these potentially hallmark medications.
—Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Walmart acquired Vizio in December 2024 and is likely to make changes to Vizio OS aimed at furthering its advertising business.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Those videos will land on other platforms, generating buzz for the tournament’s traditional coverage while furthering B/R’s efforts to establish itself as a place for tennis coverage.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
The Princess of Wales, 44, swooned over 3-month-old Elena while greeting well-wishers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on May 13, kicking off a trip focused on furthering her early childhood mission.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was the latest senior European official to visit Kyiv, arriving Monday on an unannounced visit set to focus on furthering defense cooperation between the two countries.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Zorn questioned whether developing accessory dwelling units was the best solution for furthering the city’s affordable housing goals.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Sereno said City Colleges of Chicago plans to build new health care program facilities in the area, furthering Scitopia Chicago’s mission of education.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The idea of Janine rapaciously climbing her way through various small business owners in the hopes of furthering her career as an operatic fixture of local advertising is irresistible to Bryant fans.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Especially given the downstream impacts of metabolic syndrome and other chronic illnesses, there is true urgency in furthering the research and access to these potentially hallmark medications.
—Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Walmart acquired Vizio in December 2024 and is likely to make changes to Vizio OS aimed at furthering its advertising business.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Those videos will land on other platforms, generating buzz for the tournament’s traditional coverage while furthering B/R’s efforts to establish itself as a place for tennis coverage.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
The Princess of Wales, 44, swooned over 3-month-old Elena while greeting well-wishers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on May 13, kicking off a trip focused on furthering her early childhood mission.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was the latest senior European official to visit Kyiv, arriving Monday on an unannounced visit set to focus on furthering defense cooperation between the two countries.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Zorn questioned whether developing accessory dwelling units was the best solution for furthering the city’s affordable housing goals.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Sereno said City Colleges of Chicago plans to build new health care program facilities in the area, furthering Scitopia Chicago’s mission of education.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
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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
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The jury instructions state that the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a conspiracy existed to which the defendant knowingly belonged and that the acts were committed in furtherance of that conspiracy during the defendant’s membership in it.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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The plan is in furtherance of Mamdani's pledge to create universal childcare for New York City parents.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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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
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Meanwhile, Ukraine’s advancements in drone warfare and technology mean its military is inflicting far more casualties on Russia than earlier in the war.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Surrounded by investment and innovation projects, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off today in Barcelona amid a context of euphoria but also tensions over artificial intelligence (AI), whose rapid advancement is shaking up the tech sector.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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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
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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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
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Detroit Red Wings captain and forward Dylan Larkin, an 11-year NHL veteran with 643 career points (276 goals, 367 assists) through 808 career games and who was part of the United States’ gold medal-winning team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, has requested a trade.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Jordin Canada ran the offense without a turnover, finishing with nine assists and three steals.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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