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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 raising
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 fostering
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Mercer’s table feels like an at-home Dungeons & Dragons campaign, with frivolous shopping episodes, long-brewing backstory revelations, and the fostering of relationships throughout the campaign.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Mifa will also launch a series of closed-door workshops on artificial intelligence and private investment, aimed at fostering open discussion among industry professionals.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Ahead, Fields talks determination in pursuit of a dream, following your instincts and fostering relationships.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Or, in the case of UNESCO’s World Book Capitals, making a beeline for cities dedicated to fostering literacy, lifelong learning, copyright protection and freedom of expression.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
But instead of fostering an inclusive democracy, this ruling enables party factions to build higher walls around smaller groups of voters.
—Kent Thiry, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike a pig sanctuary or farm where abandoned or abused pigs live out their last days, the group is focused on rescuing, fostering and finding permanent families for pigs.
—Eric Adler
april 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Such acts betray our values as a university and our commitment to fostering a safe environment for our campus communities.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Mercer’s table feels like an at-home Dungeons & Dragons campaign, with frivolous shopping episodes, long-brewing backstory revelations, and the fostering of relationships throughout the campaign.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
In 2019, the Board of Governors adopted a systemwide Statement of Free Expression affirming that universities have a critical role in fostering divergent ideas and robust debate.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Mifa will also launch a series of closed-door workshops on artificial intelligence and private investment, aimed at fostering open discussion among industry professionals.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Ahead, Fields talks determination in pursuit of a dream, following your instincts and fostering relationships.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Or, in the case of UNESCO’s World Book Capitals, making a beeline for cities dedicated to fostering literacy, lifelong learning, copyright protection and freedom of expression.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
But instead of fostering an inclusive democracy, this ruling enables party factions to build higher walls around smaller groups of voters.
—Kent Thiry, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike a pig sanctuary or farm where abandoned or abused pigs live out their last days, the group is focused on rescuing, fostering and finding permanent families for pigs.
—Eric Adler
april 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Such acts betray our values as a university and our commitment to fostering a safe environment for our campus communities.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
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Rodríguez quickly climbed the Yankees’ minor league ladder in 2025, starting at High-A, forcing his way to Double-A, and earning a brief promotion to Triple-A for his last starts of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a BOGO promotion case in nearby Oregon, plus another $107 million to settle a 2023 federal court case concerning BOGO promotions in Washington.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The seeds are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to feed gut bacteria while also promoting regular bowel movements, research has shown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Walker was also experiencing a mental health issue and was shot after raising a knife.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several early tests failed, raising questions about the program’s future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Angels fans who had regained some faith in Yusei Kikuchi after last weekend’s encouraging start could only watch with frustration as all of that was wiped away in one disturbing inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The research is not conclusive on the use of GLP-1 and Alzheimer’s, but some preliminary data is encouraging.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Francisco Sanles, 48, has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal facilitation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The applicable resale facilitation fees are aligned with industry standards across North American sports and entertainment sectors.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dude Perfect got big with their unique blend of sketch comedy and trick shots, cultivating a massive following on the internet.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Part of that is cultivating an environment for kids to be part of something bigger than themselves.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What happened after the birth has captivated more than 27 million viewers on Instagram and drawn attention to a striking example of cross-species nurturing behavior that any animal lover will want to understand.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Around that time, Mildred began nurturing the young Dean’s artistic skills.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the Spanish Civil War, when reliable food sources for families and orphanages were scarce, farms in Asturias, Madrid and Valencia raised around 300 breeding female Spanish giant rabbits to help feed those in need.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Because if your yard is breeding mosquitoes, those fixes don’t stand a chance.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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