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
  • In the indictment, this Aug. 2019 post was described as an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • They are also being charged with use, carry and discharge of firearms and machine gun, and possession of such firearms, in furtherance of a crime of violence, resulting in death.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • 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
  • Coppola snatches unassimilated ideas from current political paranoia and recent cultural catastrophes (manic news media promoting celebrity insanity), all tossed into the mix with demented incoherence.
    Armond White, National Review, 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
  • Cultivate adaptability by encouraging continuous learning, seeking diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of innovation.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Developers and hotel operators can join hands to set up local farming collectives, thereby encouraging entrepreneurship, enabling employment opportunities and reducing waste generation along the supply chain.
    Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • The other cast members will be going to show their support.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • 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
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
  • Companies can solve this by providing flexible subscription plans and cultivating strong customer relationships.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Smith has one assist and is a -6 in his last five games, averaging 14:27 in ice time.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Brandon Ingram went for 29 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to give the Nuggets (7-4) a group-stage loss in the second annual in-season tournament.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of assist
Verb
  • Ensuring consistent and fair access to resources is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and balanced entrepreneurial environment.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Advisors can help younger clients establish metrics for evaluating their charitable contribution's effectiveness, fostering a sense of accountability and transparency in the giving process.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fostering
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