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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Recent Examples of furtherance
That conspiracy was in furtherance of preserving Madigan’s political power in Springfield, and the jurors in the speaker’s trial clearly reached the same conclusion as their counterparts in the earlier proceeding that Madigan’s relationship with ComEd was corrupt to the point of violating the law.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Mangione 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 married father of two from Minnesota.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
Mangione pleaded not guilty to the 11 charges in the indictment, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
He is also charged with alternate counts of second-degree murder and second-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Mangione 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 married father of two from Minnesota.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
Mangione pleaded not guilty to the 11 charges in the indictment, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
He is also charged with alternate counts of second-degree murder and second-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
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Federal law requires agencies to notify states generally 60 days in advance when laying off 50 or more people, so that states can jump into action.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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These services are advertised well in advance and provide a moment of reflection before the day’s exuberant celebrations get underway.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Provides opportunities for career advancement through visibility.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ars reported on the progress of Astroscale's ADRAS-J mission last August, soon after the spacecraft flew as close as 50 meters (164 feet) from the H-IIA rocket.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Conclave star Isabella Rossellini wishes ailing Pope Francis 'a quick recovery' on SAG Awards stage The film seems to argue, though, that progress is inevitable.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Since then, the long process of decommissioning the plant has been underway.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The development and production process will follow a startup-like model, with funding raised in rounds akin to venture financing.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2 Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two consecutive winning seasons that include a 2023 World Series appearance and the progression of several key prospects have brought the Diamondbacks to a point where continued success is expected.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Thousands of people lined the streets of Israel on Wednesday to pay their respects to Shiri Bibas and her two young sons as their funeral procession made its way to a cemetery in the south of the country.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nasrallah was laid to rest Sunday in Beirut after the funeral procession, while Safieddine will be buried in his hometown in southern Lebanon.—
BASSEM MROUE,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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