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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 Chinese tech giant joins other global firms in pledging eye-watering sums toward AI development, aimed at supercharging advancements and providing enough power to meet demand.
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Claire Cameron, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, several companies are well-positioned to deliver strong returns to investors from rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Russia’s nuclear energy push At the forum, Putin also highlighted the various advancements Russia is making in the field of nuclear energy.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
In the documentary, and in an interview with Deadline in August, Austin detective Dan Jackson indicated that the police department might be on the path to a breakthrough thanks to advancements in DNA technology.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
These advancements are happening alongside improvements in the underlying hardware used to create them.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
China, on the other hand, continued to accelerate much of its innovation endeavors, from the publishing of academic articles growing by 14% between 2023 and 2024 to big advancements in robotics and electric car adoption.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Claire Cameron, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, several companies are well-positioned to deliver strong returns to investors from rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Russia’s nuclear energy push At the forum, Putin also highlighted the various advancements Russia is making in the field of nuclear energy.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
In the documentary, and in an interview with Deadline in August, Austin detective Dan Jackson indicated that the police department might be on the path to a breakthrough thanks to advancements in DNA technology.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
These advancements are happening alongside improvements in the underlying hardware used to create them.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
China, on the other hand, continued to accelerate much of its innovation endeavors, from the publishing of academic articles growing by 14% between 2023 and 2024 to big advancements in robotics and electric car adoption.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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Professional wrestling has a long and fascinating history filled with various promotions battling it out to be the top company in the business.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Orange is the dominant color in promotions for the release.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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In months, not decades, grid operators can see rapid improvements in grid stability by using AI.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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The tentative proposal for new financing would have Southern Bancorp and the Enterprise Community Loan Fund extend up to $6 million so the housing authority can resolve the foreclosure lawsuit and make improvements to units.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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Goldberg has long warned her audiences about the rise of AI and technological advances, particularly Amazon Alexa.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Medical advances, like drones delivering blood units on the battlefield, and lessons surgeons have learned treating many soldiers on the operating table.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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But now, a new study in the journal Science has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily circumvent those biosafety processes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fraud is a constant challenge with immigration processes, and so interviews are meant to help officers make an informed decision as to the qualifications of an individual for a visa.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 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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The protection gave Mahomes ample time to work through his progressions regularly, resulting in at least one reception for nine different pass-catchers.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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As quantum computing progresses, quantum-resistant encryption will become increasingly important for protecting the sensitive information created by smart cities.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are open-air markets, concerts, children’s lantern processions, and a Thanksgiving-level emphasis on great food.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
29 Sep. 2025
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Those include gatherings like funeral processions, picket lines that do not disrupt vehicle or foot traffic, educational activities and parades or public assemblies contained within corporate boundaries.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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