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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
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
But, as technology advanced, communicating with Americans became a key part of the job.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 30 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
In a further sign that the doldrums for luxury spending might be starting to reverse, eyewear specialist Marcolin’s revenues and profitability advanced in the first nine months of the year.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
But, as technology advanced, communicating with Americans became a key part of the job.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advanced
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While modern tomatoes have evolved to no longer produce the eggplant alkaloids, those on the western Galápagos Islands had seemingly re-evolved, or de-evolved, to contain this ancestral gene.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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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
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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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In April 2025, the firm promoted Swain as co-head of its equity capital solutions group.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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DeGrezia succeeds Matt Brown, who was promoted in August to senior vice president, regional director of Saks Global stores in the South.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 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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Gabe Kapler was elevated to general manager of the Miami Marlins on Monday.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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While posing for photos, the couple’s joint monochrome moment both complemented and elevated their respective looks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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