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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
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The forests are also homes for research and to demonstrate advancements in forest management practices, said Department of General Services officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Search also improved thanks to AI advancements, executives said.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
There could be major changes in the future Tech companies are moving fast to accommodate advancements in artificial intelligence and to become the leader in this space.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
While largely conceptual in nature, the ramifications could soon help boost advancements in telecommunications and satellite arrays.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Employers say the shortage of skilled labor is slowing advancements in critical fields including artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Continuous advancements require a continuous learning environment.
—Brad Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The forests are also homes for research and to demonstrate advancements in forest management practices, said Department of General Services officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Search also improved thanks to AI advancements, executives said.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
There could be major changes in the future Tech companies are moving fast to accommodate advancements in artificial intelligence and to become the leader in this space.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
While largely conceptual in nature, the ramifications could soon help boost advancements in telecommunications and satellite arrays.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Employers say the shortage of skilled labor is slowing advancements in critical fields including artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Continuous advancements require a continuous learning environment.
—Brad Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to SPT at the end of the 2025/2026 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to Sony at the end of the 2025/2026 season and Sony will continue to manage brand integrations with international distribution rights to the shows moving to Sony from December 1, 2025.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Henry credits it with driving recent improvements in BHP’s cost base and free cash flow.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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If approved, the program would measure improvements by comparing passenger count data to fare collection data, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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There have been incredible advances in treatments to manage diabetes, and identifying the condition in its early stages can vastly lower your risk for serious complications.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, killing her crew of 29, many advances in weather and technology have made bulk carrier shipping safer.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Over time, chemical applications reduce the biodiversity of the outdoor environment, as well as disrupting natural processes that keep pests in check.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Programs like this make this possible by letting patients apply for flexible payment plans without high interest rates or lengthy approval processes.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Do this combination of 30-second progressions + 30-second recovery blocks for five rounds.—
J'ne Day-Lucore,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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The aim at Anfield was always success but small progressions would have been accepted, considering Liverpool had been only the fourth-best team in the Premier League under his predecessor Gerard Houllier.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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As this deployment progresses, customers should begin to see initial signs of recovery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sitting somewhere, putting on shoes, eating an apple, listening in headphones that sort of progresses into something a bit wilder.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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These processions are part of the numerous festivals that celebrate various personal and communal events in the lives of the local community.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Plus, there will be workshops, two processions, altar displays, and Muertos Mercado (an artisan market).—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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