as in advance
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.
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Relevance
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Recent Examples of furtherance
Mangione, 26, is charged with first-degree murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism, stalking and a slew of other state and federal charges in both New York and Pennsylvania, for allegedly gunning down Thompson, a 50-year-old married father of two, on a sidewalk in Manhattan on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In New York, Mangione was indicted on 11 charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Jonathan Subh-Marcano, 28, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court Monday to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
The Monday memo says the DOJ will now prioritize the prosecution of those who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In New York, Mangione was indicted on 11 charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Jonathan Subh-Marcano, 28, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court Monday to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
The Monday memo says the DOJ will now prioritize the prosecution of those who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Larger groups can be accommodated with advance notice.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The settlement included over 4,000 Google employees in California and New York, with plaintiffs making the case that Google kept Black employees in lower-level jobs, paid them less, lowered their performance ratings and prevented Black employees from advancement.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Among the brand’s recent advancements in activewear, the StudioSmooth collection launched in February with leggings, bras, tops, a skort, biker shorts, athletic dresss and full zips.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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These are some of nearly 70 environmental action items identified in the Project 2025 Tracker, of which 47 are already completed or in progress less than 150 days into President Trump’s second term.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Real progress likely depends on systemic change: bold regulations to limit plastic production, major investments in alternative materials, and the will to challenge an industry that has polluted our planet for decades.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2025
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This goal was focused on asking participants what else could be done to educate the community on the renting process.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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The bigger challenge is the City Council itself, as councilmembers may be reluctant to change housing policy too much and too quickly, especially in ways that would lessen the relative importance of City Hall in the development process.—
Daniel Brennan,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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The studio took a wellness-forward approach to their design, wanting to highlight the connection to water by creating an organic sense of flow between the outdoor and indoor areas, utilizing the same inside and out to create a gentle progression between spaces.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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This will all change later this season, as according to MLB.com, Ohtani has begun to throw sliders and curveballs in his bullpen sessions during his pitching progression.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Because teams are allowed to change tires during a red flag, most of the grid took the opportunity to make the swap, and the top 10 became a procession, those spots remaining unchanged from start to finish.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Family members, escorted by Mexican Navy personnel, joined a procession to the Heroic Military Naval School for the memorial ceremony, El Universal reported.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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