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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
Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Dublin Unified introduced a new policy limiting students to 4 AP or honors classes per academic year or 11 advanced classes over the 4 years of high school.
—Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The last time—the only time—the team advanced to the championship round was six months before the Apollo 11 moon landing.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
His Location+ rating — an advanced metric that measures a player’s ability to put a pitch in the right place in which 100 is considered league average — dropped from 103 through May 31 to 94 after June 1.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Dublin Unified introduced a new policy limiting students to 4 AP or honors classes per academic year or 11 advanced classes over the 4 years of high school.
—Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Commanders advanced to the NFC championship game in 2024 but finished 5-12 last season.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The last time—the only time—the team advanced to the championship round was six months before the Apollo 11 moon landing.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advanced
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In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But even at a progressive institution like Antioch, Coretta encountered the quiet betrayal of liberal hypocrisy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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But donations from progressive groups have only rarely flowed their way.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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In addition to skipping out on their hotel bill, the hikers also took with them the gear the rescue team lent them to safely return down the mountain, including two head torches, according to the organization, who said their own attempts to contact the men were also unsuccessful.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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O'Hara provided the voices of Sally and Shock in 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas, which Burton conceived and produced, and also lent her voice to several characters in 2012's Frankenweenie, which Burton directed.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Slowik, senior passing game coordinator last season, was with Tagovailoa through his struggles of the 2025 season, and he has now been promoted to coordinate the offense in 2026 under new coach Jeff Hafley.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Emily Longeretta has been promoted to director of features for Variety’s Focus editorial department.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Capabilities have progressed so rapidly that in the year between the first and second report, the authors published two interim updates in response to major changes.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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As January progressed, even a possible title charge was in the back of Villa minds.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sovereignty and national identity are elevated above institutional restraint.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The random gunfire that night created concern, elevated to shock and grief when Myers spoke to her neighbor after seeing police arrive.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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After hours of House of Commons debate, a vote was averted when the government gave in to lawmakers' anger and agreed that the Intelligence and Security Committee would decide what papers should be published, rather than a senior civil servant as Starmer had proposed.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, the countries could voluntarily agree to abide by the agreement for another year, as Putin has proposed.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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As half-time approached during Sunderland’s visit, there was a growing desperation for an opener from the Emirates crowd.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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