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
The charges were trafficking in firearms, possession of a machine gun and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crime.
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Ryan Oehrli
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Bland pleaded guilty in November to one count of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The men who were charged in December are facing two counts of kidnapping resulting in death and one count of causing the death of a person in furtherance of a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Cannon also sentenced him to a mandatory-minimum term of 7 years for his conviction on possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Oehrli
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Bland pleaded guilty in November to one count of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The men who were charged in December are facing two counts of kidnapping resulting in death and one count of causing the death of a person in furtherance of a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Cannon also sentenced him to a mandatory-minimum term of 7 years for his conviction on possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
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So far, this reads like just another incremental advance in the usual process of medical research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The staff will stock the rooms in advance with toys or gear appropriate for their age.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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But that was before the digital era; before AI really became an advancement.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Startups in China have the advantage of massive state support, in line with the ruling Communist Party’s 2026-2030 five-year plan targeting the frontiers of technology, including advancements of humanoid robots.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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They were fined and banned from participating in the following World Cup and qualifiers, halting any progress.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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According to his outlook, the industry is expected to establish a sustainable commercial ecosystem by 2030, supported by technological progress, regulatory approvals, and the gradual rollout of low-altitude transportation services, CarNewsChina reported.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The Spurs went on an offensive onslaught, breaking numerous NBA Finals records in the process.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Actually making this happen is a delicate process.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Noun
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His research, some of the first on how aerobic exercise may alter disease trajectory, showed that if patients maintained a cycling rate of 75 rotations per minute or more for 30 to 40 minutes at least three times a week, the disease progression could be slowed.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Clarke’s side are able to build the attack — with Scott McTominay roaming to support ball progression in the wide areas — or go direct and fight for second balls.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Catalonia’s Catholics are reserved in their practice, without flamboyant Easter Week processions like those in Seville and other Spanish cities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Hours later, several Mercedes G-Wagons—alongside a steady procession of McLarens, Porsches, and Range Rovers—pulled up to the back entrance of Pratt’s favorite local Mexican restaurant, Don Antonio’s, for his election-night watch party.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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