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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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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
Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The vote advances Bell, the former University of Alabama president, to the final stage of a hiring process that has become entangled in culture-war battles over diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Some shop owners who didn’t want to be identified, said that a parade may be planned along Westwood if the Iran team advances.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Built using telecommunications commercial-off-the-shelf modules, the JMT advances the Pentagon’s adoption of commercial software solutions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
But as Wemby stacks wins and the plan advances ahead of schedule, his voice and willingness to use it have grown in turn.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The new series is a co‑production between Starz and Lionsgate Television, which advances Starz’s focus on expanding ownership of its premium original programming.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
At the same time, there is growing pressure to ensure that all developments align with digital traceability frameworks is becoming increasingly important—particularly as Europe advances toward the implementation of digital product passports.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Unlike other states, California has an open primary, which advances the top two candidates to the November General election ballot.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 9 June 2026
However, recent advances have enabled scientists to successfully target RAS, marking a shift toward more precise, personalized cancer treatments.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
—William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
Across the board, medical advances are focusing on stepping in early, when treatments are mildest and survival rates are highest.
—Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
This level of independent control is one of the key technical advances behind the project.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Authorities said advances in DNA technology and genealogical research ultimately allowed investigators to identify Bradley and notify her family nearly 26 years after her death.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Verb
Under California’s primary system, the first and second place finisher advances to the November general election, regardless of their political affiliation.
—Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The vote advances Bell, the former University of Alabama president, to the final stage of a hiring process that has become entangled in culture-war battles over diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Some shop owners who didn’t want to be identified, said that a parade may be planned along Westwood if the Iran team advances.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Built using telecommunications commercial-off-the-shelf modules, the JMT advances the Pentagon’s adoption of commercial software solutions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
But as Wemby stacks wins and the plan advances ahead of schedule, his voice and willingness to use it have grown in turn.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The new series is a co‑production between Starz and Lionsgate Television, which advances Starz’s focus on expanding ownership of its premium original programming.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
At the same time, there is growing pressure to ensure that all developments align with digital traceability frameworks is becoming increasingly important—particularly as Europe advances toward the implementation of digital product passports.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Unlike other states, California has an open primary, which advances the top two candidates to the November General election ballot.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Recent advances in Meta’s multimodal reasoning model, Muse Spark , also helped launch premium subscriptions , including Meta OnePlus and Meta One Premium.
—Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 9 June 2026
However, recent advances have enabled scientists to successfully target RAS, marking a shift toward more precise, personalized cancer treatments.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
—William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
Across the board, medical advances are focusing on stepping in early, when treatments are mildest and survival rates are highest.
—Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
This level of independent control is one of the key technical advances behind the project.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Authorities said advances in DNA technology and genealogical research ultimately allowed investigators to identify Bradley and notify her family nearly 26 years after her death.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advances
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The Fridays From the Garden Cookbook lends lots of inspiration for summertime dishes, featuring a foreword by Stewart herself and 150 recipes inspired by the estate’s regenerative farming philosophies.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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This lends itself well to layered, asymmetric hairstyles that bring softness and movement to the face.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Swimming also promotes heart health.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Insoluble fiber helps move food through your digestive tract, while soluble fiber promotes the growth of healthy gut bacteria.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Barclays upgrades Oscar Health to overweight from equal weight Barclays says the healthcare company’s shares are compelling.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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This sturdy outdoor table has a sleek and durable design that instantly upgrades the look of any patio.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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The Willowgrove project proposes 1,250 units on a site north of Covell Boulevard and east of the Village Farms site.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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No investor would accept a due diligence process run by someone with a financial stake in the outcome, yet that is the oversight model this rule proposes for $110 billion in public research funds paid by tax dollars.—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Still, as the day progresses, Mercury approaches a square to taskmaster Saturn, which becomes exact very early tomorrow.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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As the pair approaches the elevation point for their 11,000-foot plunge, Domingo appears to get a case of the first-time jitters.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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At the time, David Hackett, senior vice president and chief financial officer at Expeditors, attributed the improvements to artificial intelligence deployments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The city is reviewing proposals from consulting firms to develop a master plan for improvements to the auto mall after the application period ended May 26, according to Darrell Doan, Elk Grove’s economic development director.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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