- present tense form of foster (3rd person singular).
fosters
Example Sentences
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Along with giving tweens and teens something to look forward to, recess encourages movement, builds social confidence, and fosters a sense of community, which are all vital to healthy development.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
Activists say there weren’t enough fosters for the babies, which need around-the-clock care for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Yerevan gathering is the first of its kind in the Caucasus and comes as Armenia fosters closer ties with Europe while seeking to cautiously loosen itself from Russia's grasp.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
"You really rely on each other and in a sense that fosters a lot of goodwill and it makes us quite close."
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
This new consensus must begin with dialogue, a conversation that fosters a critical consciousness, a key prerequisite to effective social action.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
