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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
Each advancement made the baseline antiquated.
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Alex Israel, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
That included a record-setting Game 7 third period hat trick that turned a 2-0 Colorado advantage into a 4-2 advancement to the second round for Dallas.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
The team also highlighted that the technology enhances robotic hands’ capabilities in delicate manipulation tasks and paving the way for further advancements in humanoid dexterous hand development.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The report details a year of strategic advancements in environmental stewardship and responsible manufacturing across its global operations.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Alex Israel, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
That included a record-setting Game 7 third period hat trick that turned a 2-0 Colorado advantage into a 4-2 advancement to the second round for Dallas.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
The team also highlighted that the technology enhances robotic hands’ capabilities in delicate manipulation tasks and paving the way for further advancements in humanoid dexterous hand development.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The report details a year of strategic advancements in environmental stewardship and responsible manufacturing across its global operations.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
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Sometimes, ballpark promotions work out just great.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Shivers loosely acknowledged, his promotion comes at a pivotal time for his agency as The Team is currently up for sale following the scandal that surrounded founder Casey Wasserman over his inclusion in the Epstein Files.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The firm managed stadium improvements for Major League Baseball’s Athletics ahead of the team’s temporary move to West Sacramento, and renovated Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College in 2013.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, voters passed a bond for capital improvements and new schools.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Don’t let turbulent emotions inhibit your progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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One essential tip — book your tickets weeks in advance.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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That said, make an effort to draft messages in advance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Treating aortic stenosis There are no medications to prevent aortic stenosis or slow its progression, Russo said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to Baird, starting individualized treatments early can slow hair loss progression, but there’s no way to completely prevent hair loss caused by genetics.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Streamline a process by clearing your inbox fast, or create a short prep ritual before workouts, then track how your energy holds up.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Residents attempted to start a referendum process, suing to uphold their right to petition for a public vote on the tax breaks, but were shut down by a Jackson County judge despite collecting about 5,000 signatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The annual Fanti Carnival saw elaborate processions with participants dressed in vibrant costumes, musical and masquerade performances, and dancing stilt walkers.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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