as in promoting
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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
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
The Jewish Book Council, as an institution, has been crucial in promoting and furthering many of our works.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Donnie is now directing and starring in a movie with his particular style and flair and expertise that isn’t copying anything from the Wick world but is furthering the story of one of the most extraordinary characters to come out of the Wick universe ever.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The Jewish Book Council, as an institution, has been crucial in promoting and furthering many of our works.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Donnie is now directing and starring in a movie with his particular style and flair and expertise that isn’t copying anything from the Wick world but is furthering the story of one of the most extraordinary characters to come out of the Wick universe ever.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
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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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This comes after Gonzalez pleaded guilty in July 2024 to conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, and last October to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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That’s why the CIA invested all that money in promoting Jackson Pollock or promoting American culture.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Arizona has won 11 games and lost only five since promoting him, which feels significant (but, hey, correlation/causation and whatnot).—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Rebecca Hall, Gael Garcia Bernal, Noomi Rapace, and Beanie Feldstein all star in The End Of It, which follows Claire, a performance artist who, thanks to advancements in medicine, has reached the age of 250.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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His family continues to push for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a federal bill that would ban chokeholds and restrict no-knock warrants in federal cases, while encouraging similar changes nationwide.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The company is also encouraging customers to request temporary protective coverings for electrical facilities near active worksites to help prevent accidental contact with uninsulated power lines.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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No other candidates reached double-digit support, including Democratic San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan with 7%, Democratic former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa with 5% and Democratic Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond with 1%, the poll found.—
John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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As well as turning to the club’s head of medicine and performance Jonathan Power and psychologist Lee Richardson, Liverpool brought in grief counsellors to ensure there was sufficient support.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Experts advise building identity outside job titles, treating career ambiguity as exploration, and cultivating diverse networks before they're needed.—
Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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What began as a land of artisanal knowledge-makers cultivating gardens of wisdom became an industrial farming operation powered by social media platforms.—
David S. Bennahum,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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The 20-year-old finished the game with 5 points and and two assists in five minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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That assist was pivotal, with Suárez eventually progressing and winning a championship in NASCAR’s second-tier series and then advancing to Cup in 2017.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The day brings pet resources, vendors selling pet gear, dog fostering information and dogs to adopt.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The University of Florida and other red-state schools are fostering a conservative vision for the humanities to compete against courses with more diverse perspectives.—
Laura Meckler,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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“Furthering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthering. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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