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furthering

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noun

furthering

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verb

present participle of further
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
Noun
  • Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Schneider noted there is a potential sentencing enhancement for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Crystal outlined a number of sustainability advancements earlier this year in its annual sustainability report, including significantly improving water resource and wastewater management in its denim factory in Cambodia, dropping freshwater intensity per piece by around 30 percent.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Upskilling teams in quantum technology will position your company to capitalize on future advancements.
    Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • An investigation from DePaul University and the Chicago Police Department is underway after two Jewish students who were visibly showing their support for Israel were attacked on the university’s Lincoln Park campus.
    NBC Chicago, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • As well as scoring, Clark also set the all-time WNBA league record for assists in a single season and the most dimes in a single game.
    Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
  • By the numbers: Steph Curry just missed out on a triple double scoring 17 points, dishing out 10 assists and securing nine rebounds.
    Ross Terrell, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • But the final results of the 10-year study, which focused on cow moose in the Cabinet and Salish Mountains, the Big Hole Valley, and the Rocky Mountain Front, were encouraging, says project lead and MFWP biologist Nick DeCesare.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The defensive ranking is particularly encouraging, as the Packers really struggled on that side of the ball last year.
    Matt Modi, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Positive characteristics of families and businesses can overlap, such as ongoing communication and encouragement, but a company is a distinct entity.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.
    Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Should residents need assistance, 24-hour doormen and a concierge are stationed in the entry.
    Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The trend of relegating human assistance and direction-giving to a premium service challenges fundamental principles of accessibility and fairness, especially for vulnerable populations.
    Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Interpersonal skills enable the facilitation of meaningful communication, relationship-building, and rapport with others.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Zoom in: The failures led to significant issues, including the facilitation of transactions in a massive Ponzi scheme, according to FinCEN, the financial crimes enforcement arm of the Treasury Department.
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024

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