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
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherances
Noun
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The firm relies heavily on additive manufacturing and modern production processes to reduce costs and accelerate output.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Though leadership frequently reverts to spreadsheets and manual processes during critical situations, this ultimately reveals the lack of true operational visibility.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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And tech companies like Palantir and SpaceX are driving advances in the use of AI and space-based capabilities, respectively.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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More than 10 years after Chouest's arrest and conviction, in January, Parga was positively identified thanks to advances in DNA technology and through working with the DNA Doe Project, the sheriff's release said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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Once the cycle is complete, the washer usually drains the dirty water and progresses to the regular wash cycle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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While significant advancements have been made in harvesting this power, existing technologies do not capture the full potential of the entire solar spectrum.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Modi’s Tianjin outreach and the processions to Trump’s court in Washington reflect this broader recalibration.—
Pratap Bhanu Mehta,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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Expanding your team, shouldering more projects, and growing your office space may seem like natural progressions for a successful studio—but AD100 designer Miles Redd believes that accruing too much overhead can actually be stifling.—
AD PRO,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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First baseman Jorge Polanco and catcher Francisco Alvarez are on a similar progressions.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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