FOSTERED Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

fostered

verb

past tense of foster

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 Fears of future economic and supply chain weaponization have fostered a growing estrangement between the two countries, feeding a broader hostility that empowers more aggressive voices on both sides of the Pacific. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 In the high-stakes case unfolding in Meta's home state of California, 29 attorneys general joined in a unified lawsuit alleging that Meta fostered addictive behavior in teens and children. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the trial that California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading against Meta, following a litany of allegations that the company fostered addictive behavior in teens and children. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 The end of the Part D premium subsidies has fostered two big prominent themes; one is a falsehood and the other presents a big risk. — Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In the finale, Rhaenyra shed nearly every ounce of goodwill fostered during the season by facilitating the murder of the High Septon and very publicly announced her place as the Prince Who Was Promised. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 This year’s gala also included a tribute to the late Clive Davis, who fostered Whitney’s career. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Tan France is reacting to his former Queer Eye costar Karamo Brown’s claims that the Emmy-winning Netflix series fostered a toxic work environment. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 Professor Burge says that the framers, specifically Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, refused to allow the establishment of a state religion, and that fostered a more resilient democratic system and greater tolerance for differences. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

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Newly interested in landscape design, Kim’s mother also cultivated the property’s garden, grooming its old red pine tree and planting the grounds with tulips, chrysanthemums, and daisies.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
The professor also said that products that are cell-cultivated will still taste different, no matter the packaging.

— Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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Extended deployments of carriers – which can have more than 5,000 sailors and Marines on board – have raised concerns about the impact not only on the ships but on service members.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Mangione’s lawyers raised concerns when he was first charged in both jurisdictions that the 28-year-old was unfairly being tried twice for the same crime.

— Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of raised

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After Wednesday's hearing, Warren said he was encouraged by the judge's questions and hoped for a ruling before students return for the new semester.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The story reported that, wary of potential consequences for employment in California, Newsom had encouraged Bonta to find a solution out of court.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraged

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Alongside his brother Éric, Nicolas was a leading figure in French cinema — and the broader audiovisual industry — a passionate producer who discovered and nurtured some of our greatest talents, and a loyal partner of @canalplus.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
That’s why financial and business education should be nurtured as a core life skill—one that gives people the confidence to chart their own path.

— Kate Hayward, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of nurtured

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Rookie slugger Bryce Eldridge, promoted in May, was in there, of course.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Blakeman is well liked in Nassau, one of the most populous counties in New York, and has promoted himself as a centrist in campaign advertising.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of promoted

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Game fowl are bred for aggression by definition, said Jenny Berg, California state director of the Humane World for Animals, which worked with Rogers on the bill.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Both The Fallout and My Old Ass were 100 percent bred out of me freaking out and being anxious about something.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

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