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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
Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
That’s because medical students and advanced practice nurses rarely choose to specialize in geriatrics, and many medical schools provide no formal training in the care of older adults.
—Jerry Gurwitz, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The outcome is sure to spark strong reactions from Arizona Republicans who advanced the 2022 changes and several GOP legislators successfully invoked the law to defend themselves as fake electors from criminal prosecution by Mayes.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
As a result, the diagnosis is often at a more advanced stage of cancer.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
That’s because medical students and advanced practice nurses rarely choose to specialize in geriatrics, and many medical schools provide no formal training in the care of older adults.
—Jerry Gurwitz, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
An underlying gauge that excludes food and energy advanced by the most since July.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The outcome is sure to spark strong reactions from Arizona Republicans who advanced the 2022 changes and several GOP legislators successfully invoked the law to defend themselves as fake electors from criminal prosecution by Mayes.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 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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House members attending the People’s State of the Union include progressive caucus members such as Casar, Jayapal, Ansari, Balint, Ramirez, and Watson Coleman.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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Democratic hopefuls in the race would be wise to restrain their most progressive impulses, said Robert Pruehs, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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Real estate developers Chris and Calvin LaMont, the hosts of Buy It or Build It on HGTV, lent the works by Jones and Thokozani Madonsela.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-four masterpieces, many rarely lent, were gathered from museums all over the world and brought together in the city where Caravaggio, born Michelangelo Merisi, arrived penniless in 1592.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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For the unbeaten 24-year-old mixed martial artist, promoted by Combate Global, contemplating the alternative can be traumatic.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Whelen had been with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office since 2007 and was promoted to sergeant in 2013.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the debate on which team to pick progressed, Ciara went on to mention her rejection from the previous season.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2026
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Team officials opened contact talks with Aubrey’s agent before the start of the 2025 season and things haven’t progressed.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Maybe Rice, who has been out since late November, would have elevated the Trojans’ ailing offense.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Street lamps mingle with towering buildings, elevated above the noise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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However, that estimate takes into consideration properties that would fall under a number of exemptions proposed by Elo-Rivera, as well as those instances where owners opt to sell their properties or convert them to short- and long-term rentals.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The audit ordinance comes in the wake of voters' overwhelming rejection of Proposition Q, a ballot measure proposed by council that would have raised property taxes by over 20% to fund an array of city projects including homelessness response services.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trying to do what your phone can’t Ziad Asghar, who leads Qualcomm’s wearables and personal AI devices division, said Qualcomm saw the need for a new chip after companies approached them with new gadget concepts.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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But as Ramadan approached, prices climbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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