1
as in edges
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there
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2
as in benefits
a thing that helps
had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family
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as in avails
to provide with something useful or desirable
there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes
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Recent Examples of advantages
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Despite their advantages, these systems raise important concerns.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
But Schuster sees advantages in trying to take the three islands in the lower gulf rather than Kharg, the oil center, in the upper part.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Crucially, private credit retains structural advantages that are difficult for banks to replicate, including speed, certainty of execution and flexible conditions, which some borrowers may continue to value in volatile markets, noted some experts.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Texas may have plenty of other inherent economic advantages, including a central location and long international border, but its high concentration of major metropolitan areas is also a major factor behind the state’s long-term success, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas argues.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The freedom to hit the road outside those busy times is one of the best advantages of retirement travel.
—Stacey Lastoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Don't discount the benefits, too, of splitting these funds between both accounts to exploit the advantages each provides while offsetting some of the less advantageous features.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Buydowns have a few advantages, Nichols said.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Although plants are sometimes selected and bred for darker foliage solely for ornamental purposes, there are distinct physiological advantages to plants that have it.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Despite their advantages, these systems raise important concerns.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
But Schuster sees advantages in trying to take the three islands in the lower gulf rather than Kharg, the oil center, in the upper part.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Crucially, private credit retains structural advantages that are difficult for banks to replicate, including speed, certainty of execution and flexible conditions, which some borrowers may continue to value in volatile markets, noted some experts.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Texas may have plenty of other inherent economic advantages, including a central location and long international border, but its high concentration of major metropolitan areas is also a major factor behind the state’s long-term success, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas argues.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The freedom to hit the road outside those busy times is one of the best advantages of retirement travel.
—Stacey Lastoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Don't discount the benefits, too, of splitting these funds between both accounts to exploit the advantages each provides while offsetting some of the less advantageous features.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Buydowns have a few advantages, Nichols said.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantages
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The animation is a little rough around the edges — there’s a shot of wine being poured down a sink where the red liquid is depicted in CGI, for some reason — but the slightly retro style with the characters’ prominent lips and sharp chins added to the camp appeal.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Silver does have many of the same benefits gold does, for example, thanks to its ability to hedge against inflation and maintain value when stocks and bonds underperform.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Holding assets tied to the economy of a single country also counts as concentration.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cuba is open for opportunities.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Everyone from Goldman Sachs to Apollo have been exploring private credit opportunities over the past few years.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some, like Point Imperial, which offers vistas extending almost 100 miles to the north, had been all but surrounded by fire, which had obliterated many of the ponderosas that imbued these vantages with a sense of framing, scale and color.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Developer Rami Batal of 5B Enterprises tells Robb Report that the multi-year project capitalizes on the view from all angles, including glittering vantages of the downtown skyline at sunset.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Andrew Arthur, a senior fellow at CIS and, said American citizenship comes with an array of privileges, such as access to public benefits.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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The headache of muscling a bill through the Senate, a chamber with its own unique set of rules and senator privileges, was enough to keep Thune from pursuing reconciliation until this week.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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