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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherances
  1. processes
  2. advances
  3. progresses
  4. advancements
  5. processions
  6. progressions
  7. goings
Noun
  • Advanced combat aircraft require highly specialised components, manufacturing processes and technical expertise.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • El Sayed argued that the technology needed federal oversight, while Rogers advocated local oversight but defended the use of some surveillance processes in identifying people suspected of terrorism.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of processes
Noun
  • The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Public discourse has widely been about whether Gersten and Gramps Getaway could stay if the redevelopment plan advances.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of advances
Noun
  • As fall progresses, this might be the perfect time to get away for a bit to clear your head.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That means California residents could see periods of cooler weather as fall progresses, but the overall three-month outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • In contrast to the busy and sometimes urbanized pilgrimage routes of Europe, or the crowded processions of the Hajj, the ancient path runs mostly through quiet forests.
    — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Puja, when, after several days of worship, the departure of Durga is marked by processions and the immersion of her murti in water.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of processions
Noun
  • Is Willis doing well enough with his progressions and decision-making?
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But his preseason decision-making was purposeful, like a quarterback recognizing the first progression is open but choosing to go through the second and third progressions regardless.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of progressions
Noun
  • An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • This is somebody who knew intimately the goings on in my family tax and estate planning entities.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of goings
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“Furtherances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherances. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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