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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherances
Noun
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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Precision meets material innovation Advanced lasers needed to imprint such tiny formats already exist, Tsapatsis explained, but the challenge has been finding materials and processes capable of handling ever-smaller microchips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to advances in the category—stronger adhesive, sleeker designs, more varied sizing—fake nails have never looked better and lasted longer.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liquid-fuel challenges and advances Liquid-fuel ICBMs are known for their heavy payloads and extended range but are traditionally difficult to maintain in a constant state of readiness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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As your career progresses and your needs change, some relationships may naturally fade while new ones emerge.—
Sherry Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 18,000-square-foot facility showcases technological advancements in water treatment and helps the fashion sector establish best practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The outlet reported that Harry is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look out for medieval reenactments for which whole towns dress in costume, and religious processions where music is the soul of the streets.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In past discussions, Asimov had employed the apt analogy of examining the elemental motion of gasses, where movements of each individual molecule is nearly impossible to predict, but taken as a whole its progressions and paths can be charted out across inconceivable oceans of time.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The ensemble comedy followed goings on at a fictional Parisian talent agency called ASK.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here were records of altered states that felt apart from the normal goings on of our mutually agreed upon society, proof that something else was afoot.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Furtherances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherances. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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