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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
To be sure, Cuban said that while the technology is advanced, an expert programmer could do better and noted the tech has its limitations.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Carr on Tuesday advanced a motion to revisit the current ownership rules, paving a way toward changes on that front.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
These are central to telecommunications, high-performance computing, and advanced sensing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
To be sure, Cuban said that while the technology is advanced, an expert programmer could do better and noted the tech has its limitations.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
In June, Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition narrowly survived a push for early elections, which could have led to the dissolution of his government and advanced an election set for October 2026.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Carr on Tuesday advanced a motion to revisit the current ownership rules, paving a way toward changes on that front.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advanced
Adjective
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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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The Kids Are Alright earned a nomination for best urban contemporary album at the 2019 Grammy Awards, where Chloe x Halle was also up for best new artist, and Ungodly Hour earned a best progressive R&B album nod at the 2021 Grammys.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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In one final message, Williams rejected those who say AI is progressive technology.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine, an expert in drone warfare after three years of war with Russia in which the use of UAVs as a weapon of war became commonplace, also lent Denmark its anti-drone expertise.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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From there, Jacobs layered in pieces with a nod to her signature cottage style, including a botanical grasscloth wallpaper from Amber Interiors that lent texture to the bare walls.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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And what about the relationship between Firehouse Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who had a highly contentious relationship with his team after taking it over last season from the promoted, and beloved Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker)?—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Given the hype around the historic weekend and the ongoing battle, Singapore looked poised to succeed as the race weekend progressed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The next two months will tell us whether Kiffin’s program has progressed to the point of taking success in stride.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
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More often, the stakes are elevated thanks to greater use of physical sets and in-camera effects than in previous installments.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gordon said that Kershaw elevated his teammates with his performance.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Perry, a Durham resident, proposed to his fiancée, Kristen Seidel, in Italy in 2024.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Vogue, Swank revealed that Misha Collins’ wife Victoria Vantoch set the pair up on a blind date, and a year-and-a-half later, Schneider proposed in Colorado.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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As Combs' sentencing approached, attorneys for the rapper recommended that Subramanian hand down 14 months of prison time.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Initially, Volvo approached German coachbuilder Karmann to build bodies for the sporty new 2+2 coupe, but Volkswagen strongarmed Karmann—prolific supplier of cars like the Karmann Ghia Type 14—threatening to cancel contracts if Karmann got involved with the attractive Swedish upstart.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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