as in nurturing
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as in promotion
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as in promoting
to help the growth or development of
the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading
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as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education
a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own
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Recent Examples of fostering
Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Mastering the balance between the two is essential for fostering innovation, empowering your team and driving sustainable growth.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
At its core, leadership in cybersecurity means fostering a culture where security is everyone’s responsibility.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From simplifying complex ideas and boosting engagement to aligning teams and fostering innovation, visual thinking unlocks the potential for clarity, efficiency and creativity.
—Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Beyond hiring, fostering an environment of continuous learning ensures your team stays ahead of emerging threats.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From personalizing learning paths to leveraging external resources, the tips below can help leaders nurture a team’s growth while fostering a culture of continuous learning.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These might include finishing a specific project, developing a certain skill or fostering better team collaboration.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Running a dispensary came with unique challenges, from navigating compliance to fostering meaningful community connections.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Mastering the balance between the two is essential for fostering innovation, empowering your team and driving sustainable growth.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
At its core, leadership in cybersecurity means fostering a culture where security is everyone’s responsibility.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From simplifying complex ideas and boosting engagement to aligning teams and fostering innovation, visual thinking unlocks the potential for clarity, efficiency and creativity.
—Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Beyond hiring, fostering an environment of continuous learning ensures your team stays ahead of emerging threats.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From personalizing learning paths to leveraging external resources, the tips below can help leaders nurture a team’s growth while fostering a culture of continuous learning.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These might include finishing a specific project, developing a certain skill or fostering better team collaboration.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
Noun
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TikTok star Reece Feldman has also been a part of official promotions for the Oscars.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the last month alone, federal funding for biomedical research was cut, meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices were indefinitely postponed and Louisiana went so far as to ban the promotion of vaccines.—
Abigail Silva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile Russia is promoting drone awareness in children in other ways, down to children’s cartoons in which characters use their videogame skills to pilot drones delivering toys.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The simple and accessible name is helping the brand and its followers create a one-of-a-kind community on all social media platforms, empowering innovative voices to join together in promoting hair health online.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Winning five of their first six games post-break is encouraging.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Keep reinforcing the positive and encouraging patience.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Microsoft’s approach to innovation perfectly illustrates the three principles of commitment, facilitation, and sustainment.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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That would require the facilitation of 83,300 deportations each month, a pace that even the most favorable numbers show the Trump administration is lagging significantly behind.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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