FOSTERING Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in nurturing

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fostering

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noun

as in promotion

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fostering

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verb

present participle of foster

as in promoting

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

Noun

Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and added six more children to their family through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said. — Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026 Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said. — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 19 May 2026 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

Verb

She and her husband have also been criticized for fostering a hostile work environment. — Lucas Shaw, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 The future office may be smaller and occasionally empty, its true worth found in fostering connection and learning when employees choose to gather. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 McCoy said the changes were all about fostering competition at the position. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026 According to her campaign website, Bryant’s platform calls for increasing literacy, supporting teachers and staff, advocating for parental rights, forging partnerships, fostering accountability and creating equal opportunities for all students. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering

Adjective

Paul Taylor Sunderland Sunderland’s pre-season has gradually improved, as defeats to Liverpool and Leeds have given way to encouraging performances, and wins, against Wrexham and Lens.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The story is less encouraging for those trying to break into the job market and for those who lost their jobs and are looking for new work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Noun

Despite playing a pivotal role in Leicester’s promotion to the Premier League in 2014 and then the great escape to avoid relegation a year later that paved the way for surely the most unlikely title success of all-time in 2016, James had no offers.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Rules have tightened in recent years, and officials with children and a spouse in other countries are not eligible for promotion.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of promotion

Verb

On social media, influencers are everywhere, sharing shopping recommendations and lifestyle content or promoting beliefs about health or politics.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Vogue’s September cover star has been on an LBD kick as of late, promoting her new show, The Shards, in everything from a Breakfast at Tiffany’s-esque Prada number to an ode to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of promoting

Verb

Previous contracts establishing long-term benefits have been set in increments of 10 or even 20 years, raising the stakes for labor and the state.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
The war in the Middle East has made cargoes more scarce and, in turn, more expensive, raising the prospects of another energy crunch.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of raising

Noun

Prosecutions involving the United Kingdom’s corporate criminal facilitation of tax evasion offense have been a long time coming.

— Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
That doesn’t require elaborate facilitation techniques or hours of preparation.

— Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of facilitation

Verb

Early on, while nurturing the skills that would lead him to a Cy Young Award, a World Series win and many other accolades, Hershiser had his eye on becoming a sports broadcaster as a second act for his career.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Partnership feels friendly as nurturing Moon lights your 7th House of Partnership, trining harmonious Venus in your 11th House of Friends and Community.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of nurturing

Verb

Most biologists believe that wallows are not essential for breeding rituals, pointing to elk areas where there are few, if any, wallows.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026
And as Mike [Van Nostrand] says, if people were breeding more reptiles that may take pressure off of the poachers.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

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