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
Scott, formerly of Hartford, was convicted of kidnapping resulting in Velez’s death and with causing the death of Velez through the use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Funding is being allocated in a new direction in furtherance of the Administration's agenda.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
The power of the federal government to investigate, prosecute, arrest and imprison people is an awesome responsibility that should never be politically weaponized or used in furtherance of anything except upholding the rule of law and pursuing justice.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
Those who knowingly place human lives at grave risk in furtherance of such crimes must be held fully accountable.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Funding is being allocated in a new direction in furtherance of the Administration's agenda.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
The power of the federal government to investigate, prosecute, arrest and imprison people is an awesome responsibility that should never be politically weaponized or used in furtherance of anything except upholding the rule of law and pursuing justice.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
Those who knowingly place human lives at grave risk in furtherance of such crimes must be held fully accountable.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
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Looking Ahead: Thinking about this in advance is a wonderful idea and a beautiful sentiment.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Reservations to use the all-terrain wheelchairs must be made at least four days in advance through Reserve America.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Create clear pathways for advancement via micro-credentials.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With recent advancements in smart home technologies, a rediscovery of traditional craftsmanship, and a rekindling of national pride, Chinese industry leaders said the number of luxury domestic furniture brands is expected to rise in the near term.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Nearly every neighboring state — minus Iowa — has legalized marijuana, but the Badger State hasn't made much progress on the issue, despite widespread voter support.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Each year, Booker applied new elements of his game and made tangible progress on both ends of the floor.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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However, even tech-savvy jurors need expert guidance to understand complex AI decision-making processes.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Several out-of-state cannabis corporations were brought to my attention, and through open records requests, claims from Kentucky hemp farmers started to align with the research and documentation provided by the Office of Medical Cannabis. Describe your reporting process.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Research has found several genetic variants that are associated with the development and progression of MASH.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
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Because of this, glycans can also end up playing a role in the development and progression of cancer.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The Prince of Wales and Professor Edith Heard were next in the procession, while the Princess of Wales was next in the lineup alongside Christophe Leribault.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Davie, who is approaching his fifth anniversary as DG, is said to be severely wounded by the procession of scandals, which, as can be seen by our timeline below, have been constant since October 7, 2023.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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