furthering 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of furtheringnext
as in promoting

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Relevance

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furthering

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noun

as in furtherance

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furthering

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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
  • At the hearing, Mangione pleaded not guilty to the 11 charges against him in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
    — Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In furtherance of this point, the book notes that the longstanding notion that the high Pentagon budgets justified by great power rivalry are good for the economy writ large is highly misleading.
    — William Hartung, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • Each film is an immersive experience, taking viewers behind the scenes and under the surface of the sea, revealing the dangers these marine environments face, promoting ocean literacy and championing change.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Fans booed everything from a Netflix mention to Hogan promoting Real American Beer, which Hogan owns alongside minority owner WWE.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • Many leaders in the AI industry and members of the Trump administration have framed America’s dominance in AI advancements as a matter of national security, comparing it to a high-stakes arms race.
    — Angela Yang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • On Thursday, OpenAI submitted its proposal to the U.S. government, emphasizing the need for speed in AI advancement and a light hand from regulators while highlighting its take on the dangers of AI technology coming out of China.
    — Hayden Field, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of advancement
Verb
  • Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.
    — Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The recent record highs in the S&P 500 were partly driven by optimism that the Federal Reserve would continue cutting interest rates through 2025, making borrowing cheaper and encouraging economic activity.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • The director of Voice of America said that more than 1,300 journalists, producers and support staff have been placed on administrative leave following Donald Trump‘s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The bill passed Friday evening in a 54-46 vote, with the support of Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Angus King (I-Maine), who caucuses with Democrats.
    — Sophia Vento, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of support
Verb
  • 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
  • In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Foundation Academy 9, Orlando University 0 Buzz: G. Rodriguez had 4 goals and an assist for Foundation (7-4).
    — Johnny Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Fowler, the Ducks’ all-time leader in games played by a defenseman, picked up two assists for St. Louis.
    — Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of assist
Verb
  • 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
  • These might include finishing a specific project, developing a certain skill or fostering better team collaboration.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fostering
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