furthering 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of furtheringnext
as in promoting

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Relevance

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furthering

2 of 3

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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
  1. furtherance
  2. promoting
  3. advancement
  4. encouraging
  5. support
  6. cultivating
  7. assist
  8. fostering
Noun
  • Mangione, 26, faces charges including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism following Thompson's fatal shooting in Manhattan.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Topline Luigi Mangione—the 26-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month—appeared in New York court Monday morning and pleaded not guilty 11 charges related to the shooting, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • But before these advancements could come to be, scientists first needed to learn something about biology.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Rapid advancements, including the following technologies, demand constant vigilance and a commitment to transparency, responsibility and understanding.
    Beate van Loo-Born, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of advancement
Verb
  • That results in Canada trying to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy while America has not needed to, encouraging investment in American bonds.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • In a statement to Variety, a spokesperson for Sony Pictures Entertainment reiterated the studio's support for Lively.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Harris, meanwhile, drew support from leaders including LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, who gave approximately $12 million to Future Forward and Harris’ campaign, and Netflix chairman Reed Hastings, whose $7 million donation to Harris led some Republicans to cancel their Netflix subscriptions.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of support
Verb
  • Sexual perfectionism thrives on cultivating shame and fear—fear of failure, rejection or inadequacy.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Gonzalez has now contributed three goals and an assist in just 399 minutes of action, giving Thiago Motta the kind of incisive and inventive edge his side lacks without their vibrant number 11.
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • None of them have anyone quite like Mohamed Salah, who enjoyed another record-breaking afternoon with two goals and two assists.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assist
Verb
  • Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fostering
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