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
Funding is being allocated in a new direction in furtherance of the Administration's agenda.
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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
Funding is being allocated in a new direction in furtherance of the Administration’s agenda.
—News Desk, Artforum, 5 May 2025
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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
Funding is being allocated in a new direction in furtherance of the Administration’s agenda.
—News Desk, Artforum, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
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And while fossil fuels have historically been a flexible, reliable option, equipment backlogs now force developers to reserve gas turbines seven to eight years in advance, so new projects wouldn’t enter service until 2031 or later.—
Chris Hopper,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Parking is limited and must be purchased in advance online for $10 at cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar/events/santee-salutes/45842.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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These advancements can lead to better support experiences, stronger internal knowledge sharing and more responsive service.—
Marc Scheipe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Jun-ho’s search mission is finally making significant progress.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Only use tools and sites that support the secure Login With Amazon authentication process.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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One key element of its data-first approach is its Trends Observatory, which analyzes global trends to help the design decision-making process and to align creativity with market gaps to create a strong and relevant product.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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In adults, where rapid growth has ceased, the focus shifts to symptom management and pain levels, though curve progression remains a concern in certain cases.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The idea for the monthly reviews felt like a natural progression from what Hearn has learned from his experience in the world of work.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Later that morning, other Cornell on Fire activists held up a banner for students and faculty marching in the graduation procession to see.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The elegant procession of gentlemen dressed in designer Simon Holloway’s modern English menswear wardrobe was transporting.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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