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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Today, ambitious and highly trained Founder-CEOs are emerging from every part of the world in AI, robotics, automation, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and other strategic industries.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Hundreds of people, and possibly thousands, were killed in 1989 as troops advanced through crowds that were trying to stop the military from reaching the protesters in Tiananmen Square, a vast plaza in the center of the Chinese capital.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
As governments and industries seek faster communications, more capable radar systems, and advanced sensing technologies, high-frequency GaN devices are expected to play an increasingly important role in future wireless infrastructure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Today, ambitious and highly trained Founder-CEOs are emerging from every part of the world in AI, robotics, automation, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and other strategic industries.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
The Red Sox came strong out of the gate, taking a quick 1-0 lead in the first inning after Jarren Duran hit a leadoff single, advanced on a groundout and scored on an RBI single by Abreu.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Hundreds of people, and possibly thousands, were killed in 1989 as troops advanced through crowds that were trying to stop the military from reaching the protesters in Tiananmen Square, a vast plaza in the center of the Chinese capital.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advanced
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And yet such naked projection felt somehow hopeful, as though simply being able to conceive of such evolved avatars of masculinity might help power them into existence.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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This is therefore part of a larger research stream that centers on the ways that some modern problems stem from a mismatch between our evolved brains and our modern human environments, which have changed dramatically in an eye-blink of evolutionary time.—
Owen D. Jones,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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This inequality demonstrates a particular kind of economic and political harm that targets racially diverse and politically progressive young people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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In her campaign to be LA’s next mayor, Raman launched a progressive, left-wing bid to oust Bass from within the Democratic Party.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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Keynote speaker, Channyn Lynne Parker, chief executive officer of Equality Illinois, lent a powerful and timely voice to the celebration.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Analysts say the shipping blockade in the Strait of Hormuz stemming from the Iran war has lent an air of urgency.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
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Nobody thought anything of it immediately, but Erbert progressed from a severe headache to collapsing backstage.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The Oranje has a lot of talent in both attack and defense and has recently progressed deep into the knockout rounds in both the Euros (semifinalists in 2024) and World Cup (quarterfinalists in 2022).—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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With geopolitical tensions elevated, a high oil price and long-term interest rate projections uncertain now, many may be understandably contemplating a savings strategy shift.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Instead, experts say screwworm cases will likely keep existing prices elevated for grocery shoppers.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Senate Bill 884, also proposed by Umberg, draws a zone around polling places and says that ICE officers may not be present at the polls to interfere with voting.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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So far, 14 states have proposed legislation banning the development of data centers, per the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Prince, however, approached his hypersexual image slightly differently.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Actresses Olivia Wilde and Cynthia Erivo, as well as athletes Lindsey Vonn and Olivier Giroud, were photographed in the paddocks as the start approached.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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