furthers

verb

present tense third-person singular of further
as in promotes
to help the growth or development of she worked hard to further her operatic career

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Recent Examples of furthers None of these are good ideas; nothing in this deal furthers the education of students. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 The first-look deal, which covers all of Sony’s film labels, furthers Lipovsky and Stein’s relationship with the studio. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026 The foundation also furthers his legacy of ocean conservation. — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026 The interpretation is largely concerned with using the money in a way that furthers official duties, not personal use. — Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 No doubt high-intensity competition furthers development, as Picollo likes to say. — Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026 Underwater suites with floor-to-ceiling windows peering directly into an aquarium with 65,000 animals furthers the oceanic theme, while a variety of dining and entertainment options ensure more than enough activity on land. — Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
  1. promotes
  2. encourages
  3. cultivates
  4. fosters
  5. nurtures
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  • Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
  • The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Kalibrate’s program, according to the lawsuit, encourages gas stations to upload private price data.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • Contributing to victories — and a historic no-hitter in Arlington — cultivates confidence.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • What matters is transmitting some portion of your financial legacy in a manner that fosters and cultivates your most important values and hopes for the future.
    — Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • Given those 3,460 acres and the New Zealand government’s priority agenda to preserve and protect the nation’s indigenous cultures and landscape, this is a proposition that fosters opportunity without endangerment.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Still, what an enviable thing to toil in a righteous cause, and to act with such certainty that humane education fosters freedom.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Definition of nurtures

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