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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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The $1 billion partnership further deepens the US government’s embrace of the country’s tech sector, which is pouring billions into building advanced AI infrastructure.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 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
Trump and former President Joe Biden had imposed restrictions on access to the most advanced chips such as those used for artificial intelligence.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The $1 billion partnership further deepens the US government’s embrace of the country’s tech sector, which is pouring billions into building advanced AI infrastructure.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 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
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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
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Hamida’s decision not to go to India comes with the recognition that the return of thousands of abducted women to their families wasn’t an indication that society was suddenly progressive.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The actress has been a lifelong supporter of liberal and progressive causes, from transgender rights to electing more women to political office.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Biden has been absent from the campaign trail since then, but Martin said that Biden had lent his name to some fundraising appeals, and that he has been restricted by treatments for cancer.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Leonard lent his own campaign money, giving himself $105,000.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
28 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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Lobbying expenditures from firms linked to the Chinese PLA have intensified as deliberations in Congress have progressed surrounding the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual piece of legislation designed to fund America’s military and deal broadly with national security matters.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Oct. 2025
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But as the year progressed, confidence returned, driven in part by the power of these digitally native generations.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The values Homer elevated, especially those of male honor and female duplicity, established parameters for the war story (and not only the war story) for centuries to come.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wright was signed to the Commanders' practice squad and immediately elevated to the active roster alongside defensive tackle Sheldon Day.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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More than 45 states have passed or proposed laws to make deepfakes without consent a crime.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fountain Hills to weigh proposed Charlie Kirk statue Are there concerns about how Kirk's death is affecting faith communities?—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the victim was leaving her Surprise home to attend a soccer game with her three children, Headrick approached her with a metal bar and forced the family back inside, prosecutors said.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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