furtherances

noun

plural of furtherance
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

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherances
  1. processes
  2. advances
  3. progresses
  4. advancements
  5. processions
  6. progressions
  7. goings
Noun
  • Trump is also now harnessing the processes of criminal law to intimidate and punish.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of processes
Noun
  • But recent advances in Ukraine’s drone program have changed this.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The newfound longevity of elite soccer players has been made possible by advances in sports medicine, diet and analytics that measure everything from biomechanics and heart rate to muscular output and sleep cycles, all in real time.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of advances
Noun
  • Additionally, the forecast comparison indicates that the pattern may become stronger as winter progresses, with a colder-air pathway developing across parts of the central and eastern United States by January.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • These software enhancements are expected to be important as the MQ-25A progresses through further development stages.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • The statement highlights some of the anxiety surrounding the latest advancements in technology as some of the world’s largest companies race to compete with China and other countries to dominate the AI race.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • Local processions also take place in Twelver Shiʿah communities around the world for those who cannot make the pilgrimage in Iraq.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 July 2026
  • Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began today in the Iraqi city of Najaf, with thousands of mourners present.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of processions
Noun
  • John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Definition of progressions
Noun
  • The Real Madrid star has been England’s best player in the early goings of this tournament.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • In the early goings of the season, Carlsson’s top comparables included names like Leon Draisaitl.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of goings
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