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as in evolved
being far along in development
an advanced civilization, among the first anywhere to use the plow, developed on the banks of the Nile River thousands of years ago
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as in progressive
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
went to a very advanced school for gifted children
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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 promoted
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in elevated
to move higher in rank or position
within six months was advanced to the position of head waiter, to the dismay of the waiters who had been there much longer
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as in proposed
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
The disease occurs when an advanced cancer spreads from another part of the body to the cerebrospinal fluid and leptomeninges, according to the clinic.
—James Powel, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Democrats advanced many of them while former President Joe Biden was in office.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Eufy’s advanced cleaner is one of our favorites with its 3D mapping technology to help the vacuum avoid clashing with furniture during its route.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
The disease occurs when an advanced cancer spreads from another part of the body to the cerebrospinal fluid and leptomeninges, according to the clinic.
—James Powel, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her son, Jonathan Kuehl, said the fear and trauma his mother experienced advanced her Alzheimer’s symptoms.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Democrats advanced many of them while former President Joe Biden was in office.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advanced
Adjective
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With each new special, film and project, people are going to see a better, more evolved version of him.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
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When so many of today’s complaints—the loneliness of young people, the torturous dating market, the loosening of community bonds—come down to interpersonal alienation, the idea of American culture returning to a primal, highly evolved signal of kinship and compatibility is tantalizing.—
Franklin Schneider,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Democrats are also facing pressure from their progressive wing to hold firm after what many saw as a surrender earlier this year, when centrist Democrats joined Republicans to pass a funding extension without concessions.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even progressive critics from the party’s activist wing are applauding Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are insisting that any government spending package must extend health care subsidies that are set to expire at the year’s end.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Known for her prolific western wardrobe, Wilson’s country core fashion roots have always lent themselves to statement pieces with designer edge.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The presence of Jeune and Wong lent the masterclass an international dimension.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Le Goy, who earlier this year was promoted to the Sony Pictures TV chief post, will participate in a fireside chat on the opening day of the TV conference and market.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to Nelson's personnel file that was obtained by The Enquirer, he was promoted in 2014 by then-Prosecutor Joe Deters to assistant chief of the municipal court division.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Which brings me to the question of why this all progressed from a snowball fight to an authoritarian avalanche at such lightning speed?—
Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Jinnies progressed to competitive cheerleading on the collegiate level at Orange Coast College, where his squad was undefeated.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The interiors are a mix of cozy and elevated, from a drawing room that opens straight to the gardens to a kitchen and breakfast room complete with a wine cellar.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Christensen was the third choice at right guard Sunday, watching as the Panthers sent in Brandon Walton, a practice-squad player who’d been elevated Saturday, to replace Chandler Zavala when Zavala left with a knee injury in the first half.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With trade talks evolving rapidly, tariffs are being proposed, rescinded, and amended quickly across the region.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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George proposed to Amal at home George proposed to Amal during a date night at home in April 2014.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once approached by the director, the women were hardly camera-shy.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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An editor approached me with a tough assignment of tasting, evaluating and reviewing a chicken Caesar wrap.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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