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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
Peter Guo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Then there is the economic fallout from excising the world’s top exporter of advanced semiconductors from global supply chains, which Bloomberg Economics estimates at $10 trillion.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The House advanced a different approach earlier this year.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Consequently, China is less attractive for foreign professionals than many advanced economies with skilled migration policies, experts say.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Then there is the economic fallout from excising the world’s top exporter of advanced semiconductors from global supply chains, which Bloomberg Economics estimates at $10 trillion.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Shares advanced 2% in the premarket.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The House advanced a different approach earlier this year.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advanced
Adjective
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Fire offered an evolved take on their post-hardcore calling card, but Water was largely electronic, resulting in a haunting yet serene setting.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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With these tools, scientists may one day trace how microbes and mammoths co-evolved.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most basic versions is a progressive relaxation technique, a countdown from 10 to 1 where Perri uses what are known as hypnotic language patterns.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bernal says Mamdani overcame Cuomo's attacks over his relatively thin resume by offering big progressive ideas, like freezing apartment rents and offering free city bus service, that appeal to many young voters.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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More recently, soybean croppers were angered by the financial support lent to Argentina, which went on to ship large quantities of its own soybeans to China.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the game that followed, players donned custom 1940s-style uniforms and used vintage baseball equipment lent by History For Hire prop house.—
Susan H. Kamei,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to Bloomberg, Binance wrote the basic code to power World Liberty’s stablecoin, USD1, and has promoted the coin to its 280 million users around the globe.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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White can’t be listed as an emergency third QB on Sunday unless he is promoted to the 53-man roster.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Shadene Butchart, 58, started off on a Blue Cross bronze plan -- or the lowest tier -- but, as her disease progressed, the couple decided to upgrade to a gold plan, the highest tier, which covers a higher percentage of her health care costs.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The friendship has progressed, and my sister feels jealous and threatened by it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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Still, the major averages ended last week with solid gains — keeping market valuations elevated.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jimmy Butler is a six-time NBA All-Star, five-time All-NBA and five-time All-Defensive team selection and a perennial two-way wing who has elevated every franchise he's played for over his 14-year NBA career.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Denise Dupre’s love affair with France started when her husband, former Bain Capital managing director Mark Nunnelly, proposed in the Burgundy region in 1989.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Aldi has proposed a new 20,664-square-foot grocery store in Franklin.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Eugenio Suárez approached the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score tied at two each.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Records show the idea of a donation first appeared in settlement talks with Centene in September last year, two years after lawyers first approached Florida officials about a $67 million settlement with the company.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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