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 However, most students are too young to recognize the huge implications of this choice, and, furthermore, some students’ parents may not be familiar with the US college application process due to not having gone to college or coming from an immigrant background. — Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 How does tech impact our daily lives and, furthermore, our democracy? — Abc News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2024 Nahmad had furthermore claimed the painting belonged not to him personally but to an offshore entity, the International Art Center. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 18 June 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 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
  • The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 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
  • Taking the hassle out of feeding your family doesn't have to break the bank, either.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Spain just had two great chances but failed to come through on either.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 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
  • While Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, historians say one of the most overlooked chapters of the Revolutionary War is Florida's role, or more accurately, its decision not to join the fight for independence.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • One year later, California’s budget is in a more stable position compared to 2025, largely due to an unexpected surge in tax revenue from the technology sector.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 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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