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verb

past tense of advance
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as in lent
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned advanced her some cash with the understanding that the amount would be deducted from her first paycheck

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as in approached
to move closer to advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog

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Recent Examples of advanced
Adjective
Mike Tauchman singled, advanced to third on a single by Miguel Vargas and scored on a single by Teel. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025 The plans were so advanced that save-the-date messages were sent to key personnel. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025 In terms of experience, the divers ranged from novice to advanced, but the sites were accessible. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025 His hit tool, his ability to hit for average, is probably Collins’ most advanced skill. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advanced
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Adjective
  • United wanted a goalkeeper who could reshape the way the team built from the back, act as an extra outfield player and push them toward a more progressive style of play.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Yet the party’s soul-searching has inspired a robust discussion in left-leaning digital media circles about the path forward, which is clearly fueling interest in liberal and progressive writers, podcasters, and posters.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • News around Danaher’s cost-savings initiative and a 19% increase to its quarterly dividend may also have lent some support to the stock.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
  • While Handler recently lent her platform to the hydrating power and moisturizing properties of Gold Bond, her advocacy extends beyond this endorsement.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • He was promoted to assistant city manager in 2013.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.
    Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Ennis was elevated to full champion status in November 2023 when the sanctioning body stripped Terence Crawford of the belt not long after Crawford unified the welterweight titles with a win over Errol Spence Jr.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • While his draft stock elevated, the Cowboys kept losing games.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • So far, the company has proposed to build two restaurants in Wilson County, two in Davidson County and an onsite restaurant to be built with the corporate hub in Franklin.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Starbucks said in a statement that the union had proposed an immediate increase in the minimum wage of hourly partners by 64%, as well as an overall 77% raise over the duration of a three-year contract.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • That confirmation came nearly four months after Hill checked himself out of the game and then gave an infamous diatribe following the Dolphins’ season-ending loss to the New York Jets.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Plenty even gave me their own kitty stories too.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.
    Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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