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as in promotions
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 improvements
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 advances
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 advancements
These advancements aim to shield soldiers from injury and allow for life-saving therapeutic operations in environments contaminated by chemical or biological agents.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Yeoh added that after Crazy Rich Asians, films like Marvel’s Shang-Chi and Everything Everywhere All at Once were released, reflecting wider advancements in the industry.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Given the advancements in AI, there are certainly many different ways to do translations on the fly.
—Bob O'Donnell, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Below, Billboard speaks with Ryan Trey about his musical transition, navigating fan reactions and expectations, wrestling with AI advancements and randomly running into The Biebs in Los Angeles.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Despite significant advancements in medical research, a troubling disparity persists in funding allocated to women-specific medical research.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Technological advancements to drones made overseas during the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East pose new challenges to law enforcement.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Although margins decreased slightly, a notable rise in revenue and a growing P/E multiple signify the market’s trust in its GPU leadership and advancements in the automotive sector.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Yeoh added that after Crazy Rich Asians, films like Marvel’s Shang-Chi and Everything Everywhere All at Once were released, reflecting wider advancements in the industry.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Given the advancements in AI, there are certainly many different ways to do translations on the fly.
—Bob O'Donnell, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Below, Billboard speaks with Ryan Trey about his musical transition, navigating fan reactions and expectations, wrestling with AI advancements and randomly running into The Biebs in Los Angeles.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Despite significant advancements in medical research, a troubling disparity persists in funding allocated to women-specific medical research.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Technological advancements to drones made overseas during the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East pose new challenges to law enforcement.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Although margins decreased slightly, a notable rise in revenue and a growing P/E multiple signify the market’s trust in its GPU leadership and advancements in the automotive sector.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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On Wednesday the company reported better-than-expected sales and delivered beats on the top and bottom lines, driven by buzzy promotions and value offerings.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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More than 87% of influencer posts on social media about such tests (including full-body MRI, multi-cancer early detection tests and more) offered a positive spin, according to a JAMA study published in February 2025; about 84% were overt promotions.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bill would also create a new program for water conveyance improvements, providing funding to upgrade aging infrastructure and build new facilities needed to move water supplies.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some research suggests collagen supplementation may result in small improvements in skin hydration or elasticity.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Recent advances in language processing allow computers to digest vast and rapidly expanding bodies of medical research.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The scientists noted that RHIC’s experiments drove advances in superconducting magnets, particle detectors, data storage, and high-performance computing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The other prohibits using threats, coercion or fraud in certain voting processes.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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These firms help individuals and families with immigration petitions, deportation defense, asylum, green cards and citizenship processes, tailored to Texas-specific legal and enforcement dynamics.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is not complicated or challenging music, and at times the chord progressions are simple enough to make one yearn for a bit more spikiness.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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And the Rams were able to make some adjustments later in the game, either with running backs picking up pressures or Stafford going through his progressions faster.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Saks Global will close more stores as its bankruptcy restructuring progresses.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Letter writer kept cancer diagnosis private to avoid people’s reactions, but that plan is faltering as illness progresses.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Modi’s Tianjin outreach and the processions to Trump’s court in Washington reflect this broader recalibration.—
Pratap Bhanu Mehta,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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