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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancement
This adaptability supports a variety of scientific and technological advancements, contributing to the future of space exploration.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
As Struppa’s executive vice president and chief advancement officer, Parlow was a key part of that growth, leading the largest fundraising campaign in the university’s history and raising $420 million to date.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Almost three years later, those advancements are resulting in real-time language translators.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
But organizers are also endeavoring to create more structured career pathways for PAs, who do not have many clear options for career advancement.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
As Struppa’s executive vice president and chief advancement officer, Parlow was a key part of that growth, leading the largest fundraising campaign in the university’s history and raising $420 million to date.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Almost three years later, those advancements are resulting in real-time language translators.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
But organizers are also endeavoring to create more structured career pathways for PAs, who do not have many clear options for career advancement.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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During one promotion, the Front Door Protection System was available for 60% off (bringing the price down to $279).—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Healthcare organizations that implemented a lakehouse reported 42 percent faster data retrieval, a 35 percent improvement in patient outcomes, and a 28 percent reduction in diagnosis times.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The image below shows the resulting AI performance improvements.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meeting this need will require integrated planning, since bottlenecks in one area can hold back progress in others.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to advances in the category—stronger adhesive, sleeker designs, more varied sizing—fake nails have never looked better and lasted longer.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liquid-fuel challenges and advances Liquid-fuel ICBMs are known for their heavy payloads and extended range but are traditionally difficult to maintain in a constant state of readiness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Lifestyles changes such as eating better, being more physically active and abstaining from alcohol may halt or even reverse the progression of MASH.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This allows the wingers to block passes into wide areas while also preventing progression through the centre of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Underneath the stark floodlights streamed a procession of weary travelers in T-shirts and jeans, reaching into the bottom of a white coach bus for their oversize duffel bags.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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The family – all dressed in black — stopped the procession for a moment to view tributes left by fans to Ozzy at the Black Sabbath bridge and bench.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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