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as in cultivated
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 raised
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 fostered
Dubai is looking to shore up confidence in the emirate after it was repeatedly attacked by Iranian missiles and drones, shaking a perception of security fostered over decades.
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This experience, of writing for an audience of a few hundred people fostered in me a love of writing for its own sake.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Jared Bednar fostered offensive excellence with this group with an aggressive, attacking mindset, backed by game-breaking talent and quality depth players.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
The bill aims to increase transparency has fostered unlikely partnerships between DFL and GOP legislators.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
He will then be awarded with the 2026 Showrunner Award, which recognizes a showrunner/creator who has made a major influence on TV and fostered an environment of collaboration and mentorship.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
By blending cinematic storytelling with participatory elements on social media, the campaign has garnered more than 150 million views and fostered a grassroots movement, empowering farmers and citizens alike to explore and support climate-positive agriculture.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Because, since now-19-year-old Antonelli replaced Lewis Hamilton alongside Russell, racing-teammate life isn’t always as easy a dynamic as the brotherly one fostered at Mercedes.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Robert has fostered about 35 children, and adopted 11 of them.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This experience, of writing for an audience of a few hundred people fostered in me a love of writing for its own sake.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Jared Bednar fostered offensive excellence with this group with an aggressive, attacking mindset, backed by game-breaking talent and quality depth players.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
The bill aims to increase transparency has fostered unlikely partnerships between DFL and GOP legislators.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
He will then be awarded with the 2026 Showrunner Award, which recognizes a showrunner/creator who has made a major influence on TV and fostered an environment of collaboration and mentorship.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
By blending cinematic storytelling with participatory elements on social media, the campaign has garnered more than 150 million views and fostered a grassroots movement, empowering farmers and citizens alike to explore and support climate-positive agriculture.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Because, since now-19-year-old Antonelli replaced Lewis Hamilton alongside Russell, racing-teammate life isn’t always as easy a dynamic as the brotherly one fostered at Mercedes.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Robert has fostered about 35 children, and adopted 11 of them.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
Verb
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Medieval schoolmen worrying over Aristotle could be pedants; so could cultivated female salonnières in seventeenth-century Paris.—
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Israel cultivated a close relationship with Azerbaijan shortly after its independence, with the duo soon becoming one of each other’s most important allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Behavior that had long been tolerated, if not encouraged, would no longer be accepted.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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This paper editorialized in support of that petition and encouraged the state’s attorney to voluntarily step aside.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Along the way, the newshound nurtured a personal passion for writing poetry as an outlet for coping with homesickness and stress.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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That willingness to share comes from the safe space that Howard Stern has built and nurtured.—
Malina Saval,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now it’s being promoted by Invest Qatar, the government’s inward investment agency, alongside newer lifelines such as rent waivers and regulatory filing extensions which have been offered in response to the regional disruption caused by the Iran conflict.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even with a new CEO and a new structure under Dana Walden, who was promoted to president and chief creative officer as Josh D’Amaro succeeded Bob Iger as CEO, the stance from Disney has been to exercise more patience.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some varieties, like ‘Tumbling Tom’ have a cascading habit while others, including ‘Tiny Tim’ have been bred specifically for growing in containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Green hydrangeas are seen on varieties that have been bred for green color, such as Invincible Sublime, a mophead type.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fostered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostered. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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