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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancement
The incident in the Main Street area appeared to occur as large groups of locals were celebrating Cape Verde’s advancement in the tournament that evening, when the small African nation scored a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Korean soccer fans woke up this morning, knowing their team’s hopes for advancement hang by a thread.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Founded during a time when African Americans were often excluded from mainstream collegiate organizations, Black fraternities and sororities have long served as networks for leadership development, civic engagement, professional advancement and community service.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Drawing all three group matches does not guarantee advancement at major soccer tournaments.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Korean soccer fans woke up this morning, knowing their team’s hopes for advancement hang by a thread.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Founded during a time when African Americans were often excluded from mainstream collegiate organizations, Black fraternities and sororities have long served as networks for leadership development, civic engagement, professional advancement and community service.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Drawing all three group matches does not guarantee advancement at major soccer tournaments.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.
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There are approximately 3,800 public highway/rail crossings in Missouri, but state funding only allows for improvements to around 30 to 35 crossings per year, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MODOT) Office of Multimodal Operations, which oversees rail services in the state.
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Also, the current budget for the park is $905,000, all of which will go toward park improvements such as playgrounds, trails and more.
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The new vessel will continue to track that progress, officials said.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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But compared to devastating events that arrive suddenly with little notice, scientists know well in advance that El Niño is coming.
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Powell said China has such operations lined up and planned well in advance and waits for such triggering events.
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You’re surrounded on all sides by a progression of paintings moving from dark to light.
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease but some medications and immunotherapies are available that may help slow down the progression of the condition, manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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The main funeral procession will take place on Monday, July 6, beginning on Damavand Street and passing through Imam Hossein Square, Enghelab Street, and Azadi Street before ending at Shahid Lashgari Street.
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The procession — with engines from multiple local fire departments — made its way from the airport to the local coroner’s office.
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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