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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
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 June 2026
Pingree and Charles won their primaries Friday, after the June 9 contests advanced to ranked choice voting.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in a southern Lebanese village after Israeli troops advanced in an area nearby, a military official said.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
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Adjective
The film opens with 50 new, technologically advanced Buzz Lightyear toys washed up and abandoned on a desert island.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 June 2026
Pingree and Charles won their primaries Friday, after the June 9 contests advanced to ranked choice voting.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verb
The Yankees have made the playoffs in all but four seasons since last winning the World Series in 2009, but have advanced to the Fall Classic just once, a five-game loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in a southern Lebanese village after Israeli troops advanced in an area nearby, a military official said.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advanced
Adjective
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Jun and his companions set out to try and save their moon as Travelers leaping into the timestream to uncover ancient secrets and locate powerful alien remnants that will aid them in battling back against evolved human descendants called Celestials.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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In 1973 that work lent its name to a semi-fictionalised documentary about the artist.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 June 2026
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Originally, putting her name on the business wasn’t her idea, Fahnlander said, but others convinced her the name lent legitimacy.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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The series effectively elevated the character beyond being viewed simply as Superman’s female counterpart, reimagining her as a more emotionally complex and world-weary hero still grappling with the trauma of Krypton’s destruction.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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This morning, Oprah attended the annual Cannes LionHeart Seminar in an all-white look that felt effortlessly cool; it was elevated without being fussy.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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However, nobody to date has proposed doing so by overturning gerontocracy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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This was a decrease from the $1 billion previously proposed in the legislation.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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As evening approached, attendees packed the concert area in anticipation of Common’s performance.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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