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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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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Innovation is the driving force behind societal progress, with rapid advancements occurring at a faster pace than ever before in human history.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the sun, has undergone several advancements in the last few years, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
At the same time, there have been tremendous advancements in the types of pediatric care available.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Thomas demonstrates that both technological advancements and investment strategies need flexible solutions to succeed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Today’s advancements, such as waste management and precision irrigation, are not merely choices, but necessary investments for long-term survival.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Chinese startup unveiled the V4 Flash and V4 Pro series, touting top-tier performance in coding benchmarks and big advancements in reasoning and agentic tasks.
—Luz Ding, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Innovation is the driving force behind societal progress, with rapid advancements occurring at a faster pace than ever before in human history.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the sun, has undergone several advancements in the last few years, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
At the same time, there have been tremendous advancements in the types of pediatric care available.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Thomas demonstrates that both technological advancements and investment strategies need flexible solutions to succeed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Today’s advancements, such as waste management and precision irrigation, are not merely choices, but necessary investments for long-term survival.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Chinese startup unveiled the V4 Flash and V4 Pro series, touting top-tier performance in coding benchmarks and big advancements in reasoning and agentic tasks.
—Luz Ding, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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Neither his name nor likeness were featured in the promotions, which preceded the 2026 election cycle by nearly three years.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Achievement means so much more than just the accolades, the business results and the promotions or career milestones.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Although Moscow has made many improvements to the drones, some can still be taken down by electronic jamming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Clarendon Hills Park District stated that record-breaking rainfall this spring led to the delay in the opening of the pool, as construction crews work to safely complete final improvements to the facility.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Talley found himself back before Lyke on Tuesday, the day after another judge had ordered Talley detained while the police shooting case advances.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fundamental processes governing brain health — genetics, neural and synaptic plasticity, and neuroinflammation — do not respect the arbitrary boundaries drawn between neurology and psychiatry.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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Most patients begin with soft foods and gradually return to a normal diet as healing progresses.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But as Notes from Underground progresses, his behavior turns from funny to pathetic to downright despicable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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There were constant funeral processions as the cemetery below saw 30 to 40 burials per week, bringing the war to the president’s doorstep.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Expect military processions, a major banquet, visits to the legislature, and opportunities for the visiting dignitaries to see the other nation’s citizens.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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