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to help the growth or development of
she worked hard to further her operatic career
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Recent Examples of furthers
Beekman furthers her argument by taking a close look at the psychology of babies.
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Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Our property furthers this experience, harnessing the serenity of the surrounding mountains with muted interiors, in service that is both genuine yet discreet, and through experiences that showcase the very best of the region from a local perspective.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Trier’s insightful and captivating adult drama, which won the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, furthers the writer-director’s piercing exploration of the frayed ties that bind us to one another and to our creative selves.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Moreover, allowing students to order Uber Eats furthers the divide between students who have financial access to these tools and those who do not.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Moore’s executive order furthers Maryland’s drive to create a sustainably clean energy economy for all.
—Brian Jenkins, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
Active listening furthers understanding of alternate views, fostering a culture of open communication and mutual respect.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
The initiative also furthers the company’s commitment to a circular economy within the Australian renewable energy sector.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2025
As more and more people turn to social media, for both news and entertainment, Americans are getting stuck in the ultimate echo chamber (what tech companies call an algorithm) that only furthers division and othering.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Our property furthers this experience, harnessing the serenity of the surrounding mountains with muted interiors, in service that is both genuine yet discreet, and through experiences that showcase the very best of the region from a local perspective.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Trier’s insightful and captivating adult drama, which won the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, furthers the writer-director’s piercing exploration of the frayed ties that bind us to one another and to our creative selves.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Moreover, allowing students to order Uber Eats furthers the divide between students who have financial access to these tools and those who do not.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Moore’s executive order furthers Maryland’s drive to create a sustainably clean energy economy for all.
—Brian Jenkins, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
Active listening furthers understanding of alternate views, fostering a culture of open communication and mutual respect.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
The initiative also furthers the company’s commitment to a circular economy within the Australian renewable energy sector.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2025
As more and more people turn to social media, for both news and entertainment, Americans are getting stuck in the ultimate echo chamber (what tech companies call an algorithm) that only furthers division and othering.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
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At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Combined, the ingredients are a powerhouse that encourages surface skin cell turnover to give complexions an overall smooth, supple appearance.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through speculative thinking and the power of the arts, this collection encourages us to see ourselves outside of the constraints that persist today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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These employees retain valuable business knowledge, networks and the drive that cultivates the workplace culture.—
Gilda D'Incerti,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This model fosters creativity and responsiveness.—
Kathleen Hurley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An official press release about the conference fosters some suspense, only offering a sparse explanation about the discovery.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Furthers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthers. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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