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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
This alliance may strengthen alongside advancements in AI technology.
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Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Doctors say advancements in minimally invasive surgery helped make her quick recovery possible.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 17 May 2026
For many online shoppers, delivery speed is the name of the game, and Amazon keeps making advancements in that arena.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The increasing autonomy of UAVs, enabled by advancements in AI, further complicates the ethical landscape.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The legal profession keeps evolving as new challenges, technological advancements, and global developments reshape the judicial system.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Cowley also reflected on how advancements in at-home devices are expanding access to treatments that were once primarily available in clinical settings.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Doctors say advancements in minimally invasive surgery helped make her quick recovery possible.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 17 May 2026
For many online shoppers, delivery speed is the name of the game, and Amazon keeps making advancements in that arena.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The increasing autonomy of UAVs, enabled by advancements in AI, further complicates the ethical landscape.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The legal profession keeps evolving as new challenges, technological advancements, and global developments reshape the judicial system.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Cowley also reflected on how advancements in at-home devices are expanding access to treatments that were once primarily available in clinical settings.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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The national holiday marks the unofficial start to summer and also brings with it a robust lineup of promotions for both active duty military, veterans, and the public, some of which also give back to service members and their families.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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The promotions in the NHL arena that viewers see on TV may not actually exist in person.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Noe Padilla Moderators highlighted that California spends more on schools, yet districts are not seeing improvements in education scores.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Work will begin this summer on Naperville Road intersection improvements between Interstate 88 and Ridgeland Avenue, with daily lane closures expected, a DuPage County official said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s latest plan to get the air traffic control workforce on better footing makes some important advances.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Recent advances have resulted in lower error rates as more qubits are added.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This can include things like what processes underlie biological behaviors and what pathways and networks regulate those processes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 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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However, as the season progresses and Nia sinks further into the four-under-four abyss, Danny’s behavior is impossible to ignore.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Dylvinci strikes a balance between layered complexity—production that swirls and progresses, adding plugg elements like a river picking up sediment—and spaciousness that leaves room for WiFi’s restrained voice and day-in-the-life musings.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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In processions held on local feast days, Mata and Grifone become giant papier-mâché figures that are paraded through the streets.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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