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
Myers pleaded guilty in May 2025 to one count each of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute near a school and illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
This was a law enforcement operation in furtherance of lawful indictments that have existed for decades.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
He had also been charged with murder in the first degree (in furtherance of an act of terrorism) and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism, but those two counts were dismissed by Judge Gregory Carro in an order filed last month.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
That can be enhanced into a felony if it is used in furtherance of another crime.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
This was a law enforcement operation in furtherance of lawful indictments that have existed for decades.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
He had also been charged with murder in the first degree (in furtherance of an act of terrorism) and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism, but those two counts were dismissed by Judge Gregory Carro in an order filed last month.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
That can be enhanced into a felony if it is used in furtherance of another crime.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furtherance
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In a departure from past practice, some competitions, notably curling and ice hockey, will begin preliminary rounds on February 4 and 5, in advance of the official opening ceremony, due to the tight schedule.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Archaeological finds involving ancient diseases are uncommon, but advances in DNA analysis have led to significant discoveries.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a city with a constant gaze towards progress, The Milestone seemed like yet another relic left behind.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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While a lot of progress has been made since Zadroga's passing, Barasch said trips to Capitol Hill are still necessary to fight for more work to be done.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Much of our concern about climate change and reproduction is rooted in the idea that reproduction is one of the first processes to fail under stress.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, not everyone agrees that price discovery - the process of establishing a market price at which demand and supply for an item are matched - has collapsed altogether.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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When physicians practice for years under a license that does not allow progression, regardless of performance, instability becomes embedded in the health-care system.—
José Sosa-Palacios,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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As for oral medications, spironolactone is often prescribed off-label to help slow the progression of hair loss and boost hair regrowth.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Behind him, the procession slowly comes to rest, their candles swaying in the night air.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Videos shared on social media show armed agents standing in the middle of the intersection while a procession of unmarked vehicles turned into 11th Street.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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