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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of furtherance
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
The judge said the texts also didn’t appear to qualify for the special protection given to public statements made in furtherance of public discourse.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
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
The judge said the texts also didn’t appear to qualify for the special protection given to public statements made in furtherance of public discourse.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
-
For visitors, understanding this context in advance helps make sense of the powerful stories found in its streets and public spaces.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
-
Amid all the legal drama, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made a decision well in advance.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2025
Noun
-
Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
-
Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
-
Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
-
Brimming with character, capital city Muscat is home to cultural attractions that offer a glimpse at the country’s profound connection to its heritage while embracing a nuanced approach to modern progress.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
-
The process of selecting a new pope involves a papal conclave, a private election held behind closed doors of Vatican City's Sistine Chapel where 135 cardinals vote on who will serve as the next the head of the Catholic Church.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
-
However, this break from the traditional process of announcing all the latest in Android at I/O suggests that the conference on May 20 will be jam-packed with news in other areas and services.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
Noun
-
Researchers at Stanford have also developed digital twins to understand the progression of cardiovascular diseases and the potential effectiveness of interventions.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
-
Finishing top will ensure progression to the competition’s semi-finals, while a top-two finish guarantees a place League A for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and a more straightforward qualification route.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
-
The community organized a police procession in his honor on March 17, 2022, right before his passing – a touching tribute to a young life devoted to service.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 May 2025
-
Putting aside the procession of recent attacks, some of which seemed to come from Google itself, the biggest threat could come from within.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share