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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
The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.
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April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Despite these advancements, STI rates in the United States continue to rise.
—Care Resource, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 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
Philip Koopman, professor emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University and expert on self-driving vehicle safety, said the NTSB findings highlight longstanding concerns about the limitations of these driver assistance systems and the fact that more advancements are needed.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Luckily, the evidence from the case was carefully preserved, and advancements in DNA forensic technology eventually allowed investigators to extract a DNA profile to match Bundy and officially close Aime's case.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The nineteenth century brought technological advancements that revolutionized pickling.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Despite these advancements, STI rates in the United States continue to rise.
—Care Resource, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 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
Philip Koopman, professor emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University and expert on self-driving vehicle safety, said the NTSB findings highlight longstanding concerns about the limitations of these driver assistance systems and the fact that more advancements are needed.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Luckily, the evidence from the case was carefully preserved, and advancements in DNA forensic technology eventually allowed investigators to extract a DNA profile to match Bundy and officially close Aime's case.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The nineteenth century brought technological advancements that revolutionized pickling.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many promotions require customers to be rewards members or use a mobile app to redeem.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The report highlights the company’s legacy of innovation, demonstrating how process improvements and high-performance products aim to actively help customers reduce their environmental footprints.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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If El-Sayed advances with Piker's support, the party will face continued pressure to engage with him, some analysts predict.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While none of the commodities are traded as widely as oil, the surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could end up restricting production of the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to coverage from Time, dark showering combines three separate physiological processes.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Building departments that struggled with outdated manual processes now offer technology solutions that benefit everyone.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Great arm and works his progressions.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rash often starts with small red spots and progresses to blisters that become scabbed over, the CDC says.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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As Harmon play progresses, present day and past are constantly moving in and out of the same Paris apartment.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Good Friday is one of the most solemn days in the Christian faith, with processions happening across the city.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Still, Semana Santa processions make an impact on her.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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