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as in lends
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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2
as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in upgrades
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 proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in advancements
forward movement in time or place
during her long convalescence, the housebound woman was barely aware of the advance of the seasons
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as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
under her new teacher, the aspiring violinist has made noticeable advances in her technique in just a few weeks
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Recent Examples of advances
FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
For now, there’s broad agreement that AI is nowhere near taking away the jobs of technicians, at least not until robotic technology significantly advances.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The trio won the physics prize for their research on the weird world of subatomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Astrid Schulte, chair of the Frankfurt Foundation for Research and Education, stated that the project stood out not only for its CO2-neutral, innovative and easily replicable construction method but also as a model of quality education that advances several United Nations sustainability goals.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
To comply with the First Amendment, Oregon would then need to show that its law advances a compelling governmental interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that aim.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
While early days, the discovery advances our knowledge on just why current treatments for glioblastoma have a low success rate and opens the door to new non-localized approaches in tackling this deadly brain cancer.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Beyond species protection, the project also advances ethical shearing practices, fiber contribution programs supporting regional artisan communities, as well as a transparent and traceable supply chain for vicuña fiber.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
If the puck carrier advances past the F1, the next-closest man should go on the attack and reapply direct pressure.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
But encouraging advances in research and development have been realized in California pilot projects off the coast of San Diego — in conjunction with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography — and more recently at the Port of Los Angeles.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
With the latest advances in generative artificial intelligence, robots could soon be used more widely in new scenarios such as working together with humans or in service roles, the Morgan Stanley analysts said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Such advances might suggest that the study of languages is becoming obsolete.
—Annie K. Lamar, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
The growing demand is fueled by advances in drilling and heat pump technologies, supported by government incentives and global clean energy targets.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
With these new advances and further research, MOFs could bridge chemistry and engineering one day.
—Bohong Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent advances in microbial science and heap engineering are closing those gaps.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
This demonstration is intended to show off advances in the robots’ stability.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Continue reading … ACTION ON THE HILL – Senate advances $925B defense bill as federal workers go unpaid in shutdown.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
For now, there’s broad agreement that AI is nowhere near taking away the jobs of technicians, at least not until robotic technology significantly advances.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The trio won the physics prize for their research on the weird world of subatomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Astrid Schulte, chair of the Frankfurt Foundation for Research and Education, stated that the project stood out not only for its CO2-neutral, innovative and easily replicable construction method but also as a model of quality education that advances several United Nations sustainability goals.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
To comply with the First Amendment, Oregon would then need to show that its law advances a compelling governmental interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that aim.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
While early days, the discovery advances our knowledge on just why current treatments for glioblastoma have a low success rate and opens the door to new non-localized approaches in tackling this deadly brain cancer.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Beyond species protection, the project also advances ethical shearing practices, fiber contribution programs supporting regional artisan communities, as well as a transparent and traceable supply chain for vicuña fiber.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
If the puck carrier advances past the F1, the next-closest man should go on the attack and reapply direct pressure.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Wingtech is already on a US blacklist amid broader pressure aimed at curbing Beijing’s tech advances.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
But encouraging advances in research and development have been realized in California pilot projects off the coast of San Diego — in conjunction with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography — and more recently at the Port of Los Angeles.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
With the latest advances in generative artificial intelligence, robots could soon be used more widely in new scenarios such as working together with humans or in service roles, the Morgan Stanley analysts said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Such advances might suggest that the study of languages is becoming obsolete.
—Annie K. Lamar, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
The growing demand is fueled by advances in drilling and heat pump technologies, supported by government incentives and global clean energy targets.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
With these new advances and further research, MOFs could bridge chemistry and engineering one day.
—Bohong Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent advances in microbial science and heap engineering are closing those gaps.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
This demonstration is intended to show off advances in the robots’ stability.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advances
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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan lends her voice to Beesha in The Twits.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Wool Coat An investment that earns its price-per-wear, a black wool coat lends instant sophistication to any look.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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One key part of lessening this burden is creating an environment at home that promotes a fair distribution of tasks like scheduling appointments and keeping track of obligations.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Oct. 2025
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Alfouti talks about self-awareness before self-care, promotes walking goals instead of weight goals, and adapts Zumba routines to Khaliji and dabke dance styles.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Experimental drugs that could help them are being held up while their disorder progresses daily, their dad said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Emergency agencies will continue to issue alerts as the system progresses, and utility companies are preparing for possible outages and restoration work.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Baird upgrades Zions Bancorp to outperform from neutral Baird says buy the dip in the regional bank.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Like the previous version, the Watch 4 features a dual-chipset design, housing the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor alongside a Cortex-M55 coprocessor, which upgrades over the Qualcomm SW5100 and Cortex-M33 found in the Watch 3.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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This proposes altering the Texas Constitution to allow the state legislature to provide temporary homestead exemptions for improvements made to properties that have been destroyed by fire.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s exactly what the Crafted in a Mercedes audio concept proposes to do.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two, each is rebuilding to a degree as the 2025-2026 season rapidly approaches.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The testy scenes underscore an increasingly bitter rapport between America's two major political parties, as the first government shutdown in seven years approaches the start of a third week.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Private investments in nuclear energy have also soared within the last year, with major tech companies including Google, Meta, and Amazon racing to secure enough power for their AI advancements.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meta said this partnership is the latest step in bringing technological advancements from the world of AI to Formula 1 and its global fan base.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Individually, some standout Maricopa County districts managed great improvements, especially in English language arts.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Basiri noted that these compounds have been linked to improvements in insulin sensitivity and inflammation in clinical research.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Advances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advances. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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