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
  • Researchers greeted the deluge of AI proofs with the mixture of alarm and curiosity that has become familiar in the wake of recent advances.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Silicon photonics already benefits from decades of advances in semiconductor manufacturing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of advances
Noun
  • 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
  • Follow along here for our live updates as SpaceX completes preparations on the rocket's Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage, and progresses toward its 14th test launch of the Starship vehicle since 2023.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • Now, though, rapid advancements in PS5 emulators and other tools are making recent PlayStation titles increasingly playable on generic PCs.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And politicians began debating whether legislation is needed to rein in an industry that is racing against China and expected to drive enormous profits and technological advancements.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • 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
  • The festival features processions throughout the park and altars paying tribute to those who have died.
    — Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of processions
Noun
  • As the band turns one of Wonder’s ever-climbing chord progressions into a frisky funk jam, his vocals cut loose more with every chorus.
    — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The 20-year-old has shown poise in the pocket, patience when going through progressions and ability to throw to receivers open anywhere on the field.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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