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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
Similar rapid advancements occurred with chemistry in the 19th century and physics in the 20th century, and the 21st century will go to biology and medicine.
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 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.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The report credits strategic collaborations with Google DeepMind and Nvidia for helping drive these advancements.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Earlier products would show where fish were located, but advancements now enable anglers to see images of fish in real time.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s advancements in drone warfare and technology mean its military is inflicting far more casualties on Russia than earlier in the war.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Emerging quantum capabilities include commercial quantum platforms, quantum networking projects, quantum sensor advancements, and powerful quantum processors.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.
—Dennis Johnson, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
But with technological advancements came a new, experimental branch of the field — massive collaborations at laboratories like CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, where hundreds or even thousands of researchers with specialized skills worked together and generated huge volumes of data.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 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.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The report credits strategic collaborations with Google DeepMind and Nvidia for helping drive these advancements.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Earlier products would show where fish were located, but advancements now enable anglers to see images of fish in real time.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s advancements in drone warfare and technology mean its military is inflicting far more casualties on Russia than earlier in the war.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Emerging quantum capabilities include commercial quantum platforms, quantum networking projects, quantum sensor advancements, and powerful quantum processors.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.
—Dennis Johnson, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
But with technological advancements came a new, experimental branch of the field — massive collaborations at laboratories like CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, where hundreds or even thousands of researchers with specialized skills worked together and generated huge volumes of data.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
Noun
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Ringel and Levy Dagerman personally wrangled roughly 20 marketing promotions designed at engaging local audiences to come out, and the film managed to open on over 250 screens as a result.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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The company monitors the amount of carbon stored in farmers’ soils and issues a certificate for carbon improvements.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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PennDOT is installing about $20,000 in safety improvements at a Delaware County intersection where a college math professor was killed while riding his bicycle six months ago.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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This change has fundamentally revolutionized the pace of innovation—shifting us away from incremental advances and toward more rapid, system-level transformations across science and engineering.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Researchers have been trying to develop a test for CTE prior to death, but there are currently no advances.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The more scientists understand these processes, the more likely those in the medical field can come up with treatments and interventions for neurological and psychological conditions.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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That was on display at times Tuesday, and over the course of the spring, Monken and offensive coordinator Travis Switzer praised Sanders for improving his footwork and ability to go through his progressions quickly.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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As this process of disruption progresses, paralysis can develop — including in the muscles responsible for breathing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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So, if debt has become difficult to manage, exploring your debt relief options before a lawsuit progresses may help preserve both your finances and peace of mind.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Catalonia’s Catholics are reserved in their practice, without flamboyant Easter Week processions like those in Seville and other Spanish cities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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