as in processes
forward movement in time or place
the 1965 Civil Rights Act was a major step in the furtherance of social justice in the U.S.
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherances
Noun
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True to every Veja sneaker, these are made with eco-friendly materials and sustainable production processes.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026 -
The legislation seeks to streamline development processes throughout Florida by including a number of new requirements in local governments’ comprehensive development plans.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The technological advances have gained international attention.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the pandemic advances, the characters lock down in various ways, disoriented and stressed out.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the class progresses and people generate body heat, the cold-blooded friends take advantage of it, snuggling closer.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Additional investors may join as the round progresses.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Driving the uptick in online scams are technological advancements.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Here, a title run-in refers to seasons (listed in the footnote of the graphic below) in which the destination of the champions’ trophy was still genuinely in doubt late on, excluding processions such as 2024-25, when Liverpool won at a canter, finishing 10 points above Arsenal.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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During the annual tribute to the tree, locals celebrate with music, dance, religious ceremonies, and processions.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Great arm and works his progressions.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Our Jacob Camenker will be following the goings on with the UFL closely.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Spurs are not expected to be major players for the biggest name still (possibly) on the market — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains an undetermined level of disgruntled with the goings on around the Bucks.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Furtherances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherances. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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