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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
Faculty at the University of Colorado Denver publicly announced concerns about the institution’s chancellor, Ken Christensen, dating a professor who oversees a department focused on career advancement.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Low pay, heavy workloads, and lack of clear worker protections and advancement opportunities have been common across the industry, but the pandemic really accelerated things, as issues like cost of living and accommodations for disability and caretaking were exacerbated.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Technological advancements over recent decades have made various forms of body modification increasingly accessible — and inescapable on many social media algorithms.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Nearly a century’s worth of research and medical advancements shows the opposite to be true.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Low pay, heavy workloads, and lack of clear worker protections and advancement opportunities have been common across the industry, but the pandemic really accelerated things, as issues like cost of living and accommodations for disability and caretaking were exacerbated.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Technological advancements over recent decades have made various forms of body modification increasingly accessible — and inescapable on many social media algorithms.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Nearly a century’s worth of research and medical advancements shows the opposite to be true.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
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On Facebook and Instagram, the video is shown as a collaboration post with Drink De Soi, a nonalcoholic beverage line cofounded by Perry, suggesting the video could be a promotion for the brand.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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After around three years of conflict with workers, Taylor had succeeded in dramatically increasing productivity and was rewarded with a promotion to foreman of the shop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Noun
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But first, some improvements would be necessary.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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In an interview with Jim Cramer last week, CVS CEO David Joyner acknowledged its Aetna business got off track but said it’s now seen five quarters of improvement.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Everything else is a work in progress, for now.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Nike’s shift is not the only progress stemming from these efforts.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Other declarations included in the filings indicate federal authorities had geared up for the raid weeks in advance.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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He is widely recognized for his ability to partner with boards and nonprofit foundations, align programming with donor interests, and advance capital-ready projects.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The sprint relay consisted of Carson Eich, Adam Cuthbert and Tyler Lee in the progression to Korner, a senior committed to Xavier.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Strains of hantavirus can result in hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, characterized by fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, rapid progression to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, like in individuals on the MV Hondius cruise ship, according to the World Health Organization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The White House is optimistic that Republicans can pass a third party-line bill through the reconciliation process this year to secure funding for national security and parts of a GOP election integrity bill that has stalled, according to White House legislative director James Braid.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The procession often leads to violent confrontations between ultranationalists and Palestinian residents.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Rose Chung rehearses for a cultural procession that helps kick off San Francisco's Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month festivities at the Herbst Theater.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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