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
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.
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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
Mendoza faces four counts: two for possession of drugs with intent to distribute, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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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
Mendoza faces four counts: two for possession of drugs with intent to distribute, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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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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This clearly demonstrates both innovative leadership and potential vulnerability for future advancements.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some Western governments have previously linked Iran's space program to ballistic missile advancement, and this latest test is expected to factor into ongoing diplomatic discussions, including those related to Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Barcelona are open to a mutual termination of his contract, but there has been no progress in those discussions.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Further progress is expected in the coming years as a separate target for 25% (previously 20%) of people working on each BBC production to be either ethnically diverse, disabled or from a lower socioeconomic background comes into force.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The leadership team’s work stems from the belief that immigration should be done right, not only to protect the integrity of the process but to honor the courage of the people who go through it.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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But more so just to get that first one done, so that the progression can carry on, that’s the most exciting thing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The sheriff’s department announced the route of a procession planned for Friday afternoon to honor the three deputies killed in the explosion.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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According to the outlet, the King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
17 July 2025
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furtherance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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