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 Ahead, Bélanger details Reinhart’s transformation, how hair furthers the stories of both her character and costar Tom Bateman’s, and gives us a glimpse of the happenings behind the scenes. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026 How precisely this furthers Teagan’s lifelong goal of getting recruited to Stanford as a solo female rower is somewhat unclear. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 But those decisions face the constant threat of litigation, which fuels uncertainty for college athletes each season and furthers fan apathy. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 In addition, the agency furthers its global footprint, adding three veteran search executives in its Munich office, including Henrik Mook, Melina Schulmeister and Sarah Kohrs, while Joseph French has joined as partner in London. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Ogwumike also reflected on how this advancement furthers the league’s development. — Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 July 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 Instead, people were focused on Nori’s new contract, which only furthers the idea that Dundon is operating as a cheapskate owner. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthers
  1. promotes
  2. encourages
  3. cultivates
  4. fosters
  5. nurtures
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  • The billboards feature a photo of Elhosseiny with the viral photo of Holmes in a black turtleneck that promotes Just Blood.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • External consultants have helped redesign how the bank encourages people to disclose, simplifying the process and building trust that the information won’t be used against them.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Is there something unique about fraternities that encourages this kind of behavior?
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.
    — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • Finally, a culture of care fosters a sense of belonging and purpose in each member of the team.
    — Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This fosters teens’ need for independence in a safe environment.
    — Alesa Andrew, Parents, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • Additionally, an irrigation system that uses recycled water nurtures the lush tropical landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The magazine has turned into a global media brand, which aims to help kids become curious, creative, caring and confident through content that nurtures and develops kids.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of nurtures

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“Furthers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furthers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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