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
These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security.
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Ashley Craig, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2022, Gaines was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court in Boston to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
Thompson is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 15 July 2025
Vance Boelter, 57 is facing federal charges, including two counts of murder, using a firearm in furtherance of the crimes, and stalking in connection with the politically motivated shootings of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman and both of their spouses.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
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Ashley Craig, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2022, Gaines was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court in Boston to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
Thompson is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 15 July 2025
Vance Boelter, 57 is facing federal charges, including two counts of murder, using a firearm in furtherance of the crimes, and stalking in connection with the politically motivated shootings of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman and both of their spouses.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
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The main advances came under Gustavo Alfaro and Sanchez, who many saw as slightly unfortunate to lose his job in the wake of the 2024 Copa America.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Multiple drivers fueling cost surge Some of the increases are due to advances in medical science.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An opportunity for career advancement presents itself as the sun and Mercury align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Richardson, while still a work in progress, wasn’t used at all.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some things are better, some are still in progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study demonstrated the varied progression of the disease among different individuals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Underneath the stark floodlights streamed a procession of weary travelers in T-shirts and jeans, reaching into the bottom of a white coach bus for their oversize duffel bags.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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The family – all dressed in black — stopped the procession for a moment to view tributes left by fans to Ozzy at the Black Sabbath bridge and bench.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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