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
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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This is the first time a studio has put tickets for sale this early in advance, but considering Nolan has a loyal army of fans large enough to sack a city, there certainly won’t be any shortage of uptake.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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It's put submissions to the Federal Register on hold, effectively blocking many NIH grants from being funded because meetings to review grant proposals must be posted in the Federal Register 15 days in advance.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 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
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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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Thankfully, progress has been made, and a key factor seems to be disruption in hormone signaling.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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While diagnosing multiple myeloma remains a complex process, advancements in technologies and diagnostic criteria promote more effective disease management and treatment.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Blanco regularly shares her paintings and her process on her Instagram account, @artbytiarah.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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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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Instead, recruit with an intent to fit your scheme and depth needs, fill roster holes with the transfer portal and then do player progressions manually.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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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 23 Jul. 2025.
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