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
  • Basically, the fact that zinc did not always agree with carbon and nitrogen suggests that δ66Zn may be sensitive to ecological processes that are invisible to traditional tracers (offering a complementary lens rather than a replacement).
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
Definition of processes
Noun
  • Even those who do manage to sell a manuscript typically receive relatively modest advances, and few earn enough from fiction alone to make a living.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
  • Those advances have made storage not only more capable, but more investable.
    — Tom Bitting, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of advances
Noun
  • As fermentation progresses, sugar is gradually converted into alcohol, meaning both its flavor and alcohol content evolve over time.
    — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Altair will become more prominent as summer progresses, so there's plenty of time to get to know it.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The article underscores the critical need for ongoing discussion to effectively manage AI's rapid advancements.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • 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
  • Videos posted on social media have shown some Iranians joining the processions with photos of family members killed in the January crackdown.
    — ABC News, ABC 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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