furthering 1 of 3

adjective

as in promoting

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furthering

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noun

as in furtherance

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furthering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of further
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
Verb
Davis, a five-time Grammy Award winner, played a key role in furthering the work of artists across genres — R&B, jazz, rock, country and hip-hop, as well as some of pop's biggest stars. — CBS News, 22 June 2026 All of this comes after many states in the West, including Utah, saw their lowest snowpack on record this winter and are now under extreme drought conditions, which is furthering the critical fire weather danger in the region. — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 27 June 2026 The war is also furthering plans for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, but yearslong construction and regulatory processes remain. — Anton L. Delgado, Fortune, 17 June 2026 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 White also featured in an Instagram post Gordon shared in September 2025, furthering speculation. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Firefighters were able to make good progress in furthering the fire’s containment due to better weather conditions Tuesday, the US Forest Service - Fishlake National Forest said in an update. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The scholarship program was started by the Brothers family in memory of their father Oscar Brothers, first president of the Gamber and Community Fire Company, and supports local area students furthering their education after high school. — Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
  1. encouraging
  2. furtherance
  3. promoting
  4. advancement
  5. cultivating
  6. support
  7. fostering
  8. assist
Adjective
  • That means encouraging activities that benefit from proximity, such as planning meetings, architecture discussions, design reviews and complex problem-solving.
    — Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Some encouraging signals suggest the will to close the funding gap may exist.
    — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • Heredia-Chang pleaded guilty in November to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess more than 50 grams of meth and one count of possession of a firearm in the furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • And what the court concluded is that when Congress enacted those provisions, that Congress was imagining a corporation undertaking these steps in furtherance of some sort of business purpose.
    — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • Brent Stubbs, the facility’s chief administrative officer, compared the advanced tech to construction equipment, washing machines and other advancements that revolutionized human labor.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of advancement
Verb
  • Leaders recognize the value of cultivating resilience from the inside, but building that culture isn’t a one-time initiative.
    — Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Hydrangea expert Mal Condon has been cultivating and studying hydrangeas for over 50 years.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.
    — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of support
Verb
  • Discovering, fostering and giving a voice to new talents is one of the main objectives of Vuelta, said chairman Jérôme Levy in a statement.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Integrity is crucial, fostering trust and vulnerability among guests, with Witt prioritizing active listening over interrogation to allow genuine stories to unfold.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of fostering
Noun
  • Today an accessory can affect crash-safety standards, driver-assist sensors, towing limits, and — once it is connected — vehicle cybersecurity.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to surpass 1,000 career points and 500 career assists already this year.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of assist

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