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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthering
  1. furtherance
  2. promoting
  3. advancement
  4. encouraging
  5. support
  6. cultivating
  7. assist
  8. fostering
Noun
  • Advertisement Anderson pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The indictment also charged him with one count of using, carrying and discharging firearms and a machine gun, as well as possession of such firearms in furtherance of a crime of violence resulting in death.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • This new role is a perfect fit for Darnell, who is at the forefront of promoting equity in the hospitality industry and providing career development, mentorship, and resources for BIPOC professionals in New Orleans through her consultancy business, Porch & Okra, and her role with MiNO.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The two politicians differ, but the buzz around Harris’ campaign compares to Obama’s 2008 campaign by promoting a positive outlook, Jamal Simmons, a former Harris adviser, told Reuters.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • But one particular bottleneck that analysts are looking at could have an impact on our rapid advancement in AI infrastructure over the next few quarters.
    John Werner, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of advancement
Verb
  • By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cultivate adaptability by encouraging continuous learning, seeking diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of innovation.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • The goal of the Family Place Libraries program is to encourage libraries to be a family-friendly environment and transform them into community centers for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family support and community information.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The other cast members will be going to show their support.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of support
Verb
  • Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.
    Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Executive presence is about cultivating a professional brand that reflects your achievements in a way that exudes confidence.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • The 6-foot-6 guard/forward averaged 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals last season.
    Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Knecht led seven players in double figures with 20 points, LeBron James had his sixth triple-double and Anthony Davis had 19 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of assist
Verb
  • Brands strengthening their always-on creator roster and fostering deeper collaborations with creators will have a competitive edge and remain agile.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This trend allows teams to design workflows and applications without requiring in-depth programming skills, fostering innovation and speeding up the development lifecycle.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fostering
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