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
An announcement like Wednesday’s is a furtherance of a mission from the beginning, when the Teppers first purchased the Carolina Panthers in 2018, Nicole said.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 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
The National Taxpayer Advocate rightly urges the IRS to reduce identity theft case timelines but that, as with all other efforts in furtherance of accessibility and modernization, requires real capacity.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The prosecution, led by Bragg, theorized in court that the reimbursements were falsified in furtherance of a separate and unspecified crime — a move by prosecutors that critics said was legally creative, if not tenuous.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 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
The National Taxpayer Advocate rightly urges the IRS to reduce identity theft case timelines but that, as with all other efforts in furtherance of accessibility and modernization, requires real capacity.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The prosecution, led by Bragg, theorized in court that the reimbursements were falsified in furtherance of a separate and unspecified crime — a move by prosecutors that critics said was legally creative, if not tenuous.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
Noun
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Preparation for the fair begins a year in advance and is a labor of love, Gahan said.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Fire crews are battling the blaze with over 2,200 personnel, using helicopters, air tankers, and ground teams to slow its advance through steep, inaccessible terrain.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This, after all, has been the story of human progress.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the district claims deficit progress, its own projections show future budget holes growing — even assuming the property levy is raised to its legal cap limit each year.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Global electricity demand is expected to double by 2050 as the world rapidly shifts toward the electrification of traditional processes.—
Matthew Dawson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As more and more people turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to assist with growing their families, a new report sheds light on just how prevalent this process has become.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The five temperance habits, along with all character development, follow a progression through five levels.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Osbourne's family — including wife Sharon and his kids Louis, Aimee, Kelly and Jack — said their final goodbyes to the rocker during an emotional funeral procession on July 30 in Birmingham, England.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The procession also visited Villa Park, BBC News reports.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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