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as in promotes
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 nurtures
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 fosters
Increasing patient engagement also drives more return on investment and fosters more loyalty with the health system.
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Amid differing perspectives, West Cal intends to develop technology that fosters collaboration.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Top Miami chefs are now serving these oysters, praising their taste and freshness, while the farm’s network also supports smaller producers and fosters a local, farm-to-table oyster culture.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The World Affairs Council fosters global understanding and friendships in the local community and around the world.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The city is home to a robust ecosystem of producers, service companies and highly skilled professionals, now reinforced by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, which fosters public–private collaboration across the sector.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Just as important, sharing financial information fosters trust.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
The creatives made a point to highlight the current great moment of Catalan and Spanish cinema, saying universities like Pompeu Fabra allow for the creative freedom that fosters real talent.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Amid differing perspectives, West Cal intends to develop technology that fosters collaboration.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Top Miami chefs are now serving these oysters, praising their taste and freshness, while the farm’s network also supports smaller producers and fosters a local, farm-to-table oyster culture.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The World Affairs Council fosters global understanding and friendships in the local community and around the world.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The city is home to a robust ecosystem of producers, service companies and highly skilled professionals, now reinforced by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, which fosters public–private collaboration across the sector.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Just as important, sharing financial information fosters trust.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
The creatives made a point to highlight the current great moment of Catalan and Spanish cinema, saying universities like Pompeu Fabra allow for the creative freedom that fosters real talent.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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Progesterone promotes cell death among defective cells that could turn cancerous.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Healthy soil also promotes better nutrient absorption, allowing your lawn to better withstand disease and weeds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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For holidays that are primarily observed in the United States, Tillery encourages travelers to look beyond domestic trips.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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In general, the State Department encourages all Americans who travel abroad to sign up for its free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before any international trip.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The situation raises broader questions about transparency, accountability, and the example set by Hialeah’s top official.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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As people increasingly rely on AI assistants as search tools, and the study raises concerns about the potential proliferation of misinformation.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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But as this asset class balloons, financial experts warn that opacity breeds risk, especially with regard to the $1 trillion-$3 trillion chunk of the asset class known as private credit.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Is there something about the lack of sleep and personal space that breeds comedic creativity?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Alain Paul’s ballet background nourishes his collections and gives a very clear and compelling storytelling angle.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jupiter in Cancer nourishes us and our surroundings, reminding us that abundance is felt most deeply when shared with others.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Fosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosters. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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