furthermore

adverb

ˈfər-t͟hər-ˌmȯr How to pronounce furthermore (audio)
Definition of furthermorenext
as in then
in addition to what has been said I'm not interested in what you are selling, and furthermore, I asked your company not to contact me ever again

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Recent Examples of furthermore The vessel is furthermore the first battery-methanol harbor tug ever built. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026 Congress believed that this would help ensure that the interests of all areas of the country were equally represented; furthermore, by expanding the commission to five individuals, the Act provided safeguards against a single authority controlling radio. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Fox News furthermore reported Tuesday that Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker reportedly stopped syncing with her Apple phone and watch, both of which were found in her home, the New York Post reported. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2026 How does tech impact our daily lives and, furthermore, our democracy? — Abc News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for furthermore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furthermore
  1. then
  2. also
  3. besides
  4. either
  5. moreover
  6. more
  7. additionally
Adverb
  • Medina, then just 18, was booked into county jail and placed in a special observation unit after threatening to kill himself, banging his head and urinating in front of his counselor.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • Carmona suggests opting for a repeating pattern that works well in smaller doses, and then painting the rest of the wall to create contrast and depth.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • That is the exact failure the gateway vendors position against, and also the risk that could shrink their own market.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Verbeek also has lost four key defensemen — captain Radko Gudas, Jacob Trouba, John Carlson and Olen Zellweger — in the past month while adding only journeyman Nick Jensen as a probable replacement.
    — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of also
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • However, the new planes Boeing is currently working on, that will eventually replace the Qatari donated jet, will not have that capability either.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • No great savings on your grocery bill either, including on one of Florida's most famous exports.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • The Iranian regime, moreover, is exceedingly capable of doing so.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The reopening of the strait, moreover, won’t provide an immediate panacea.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Definition of moreover
Adverb
  • The more intentional your choices, the more high-end your bathroom will feel.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • Nothing matters more right now than completing demolition and cleanup as quickly and safely as possible to protect the health and safety of Boyle Heights and East LA.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
Definition of more
Adverb
  • The outlet additionally reported that Swift's team has applied for a street activity permit from July 2 to July 4 and hired private security for the event, as New York Police Department resources will be tight over the Fourth of July weekend.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • The Franklin Fire Department additionally assisted with the response.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
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