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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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Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
There continues to be meaningful advancements in the fight against [Glioblastoma], and that fight needs all of us.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lustgarten Foundation has been a driving force in advancements in pancreatic cancer research, thanks in large part to money raised at events like Sunday's.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
And enormous advancements in robotics, computer analytics and molecular chemistry in the early 1990s meant drug companies were primed to meet that moment.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
That could be rectified due to Iran’s recent advancements in missile technology.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 200 death row inmates have been exonerated since 1973, thanks to DNA analysis and other investigative advancements.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Significant advancements in fully capable robotics have become much more efficient and useful for scientific discovery.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
There continues to be meaningful advancements in the fight against [Glioblastoma], and that fight needs all of us.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lustgarten Foundation has been a driving force in advancements in pancreatic cancer research, thanks in large part to money raised at events like Sunday's.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
And enormous advancements in robotics, computer analytics and molecular chemistry in the early 1990s meant drug companies were primed to meet that moment.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
That could be rectified due to Iran’s recent advancements in missile technology.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 200 death row inmates have been exonerated since 1973, thanks to DNA analysis and other investigative advancements.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Significant advancements in fully capable robotics have become much more efficient and useful for scientific discovery.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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The mission of Sustainable Ramona is to lead the transition to a sustainable climate in Ramona with a healthy economy via education, partners, projects, promotions and ultimately a profitable, independent electricity-producing area (microgrid).—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The complaint, initially brought by the Justice Department and dozens of state attorneys general in 2024, claimed Live Nation monopolized the industry by controlling ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those improvements include widening of Clay Street, paying for utilities such as water and sewers, and purchasing a home on the west side of the property.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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There's currently no estimate of how much all the improvements will cost, but the city received a $5 million grant to proceed with the planning and design phases.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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After the case went cold for decades, advances in DNA technology led to the case being reopened and the baby's body being exhumed in July 2019, KVLY, Valley News Live, and KX News reported.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Continuing advances in surgical techniques, anesthesia, pain management and patient education have also altered the TKR surgical landscape.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also seeks to improve air traffic control training and processes.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Studies of people with brain disorders demonstrate that the self — our personal identity — is composed of many different cognitive processes.—
Masud Husain,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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If Kohl can figure out what Coleman wants out of each play, then the quarterback can move through his progressions faster.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 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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Investigating and addressing this crucial connection could be the key to saving millions of men’s lives by intervening before cardiovascular disease develops or progresses.—
Denise Asafu-Adjei,
STAT,
13 Apr. 2026
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Showers will become more numerous as Saturday progresses, with increasing wind gusts up to 35 mph, stronger along the coast.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Coeur d’Alene hosted funeral processions for Morrison and Harwood last July.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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