further
adverb
at or to a greater distance; farther.
furthers
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present tense formof further (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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That it’s taken this long to reach what could be a watershed moment speaks volumes about how every passing day furthers humanity’s desensitization.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
And Lena reflects an archetypal American figure central to black culture and pride: the matriarch who, against considerable obstacles, holds together a family and furthers its ambitions through her personal integrity and fortitude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
But Dan Wasiolek, senior equity analyst at Morningstar, told MarketWatch that the deal furthers his belief that prediction-market competition is overstated.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
The move furthers Allen’s retrenchment after a $1-billion buying spree in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025
He is the father and counsellor of his people, and helps them not only with spiritual advice, but also furthers their material interests.
From The Friars in the Philippines by Ambrose Coleman
