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as in to lend
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
advanced her some cash with the understanding that the amount would be deducted from her first paycheck
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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in to progress
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in to elevate
to move higher in rank or position
within six months was advanced to the position of head waiter, to the dismay of the waiters who had been there much longer
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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
during her long convalescence, the housebound woman was barely aware of the advance of the seasons
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
under her new teacher, the aspiring violinist has made noticeable advances in her technique in just a few weeks
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as in early
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Recent Examples of advance
Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
According to multiple sources, Rodgers also signed an advance consent form, meaning the Astros are allowed to either option him to the minor leagues or terminate his contract without pay within the first 45 days of the season.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
And yet, here is Inter Miami, a nascent MLS team, on the verge of advancing to the Round of 16 heading into its game against Brazilian great Palmeiras on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Thanks to advances in training and nutrition, performance and skill levels increased in virtually every sport.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
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Sportsfile | Getty Images Alphabet decided to spin off Isomorphic from DeepMind, tasking the startup with using the AlphaFold technology to deliver biomedical breakthroughs and advance drug design programs.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
According to multiple sources, Rodgers also signed an advance consent form, meaning the Astros are allowed to either option him to the minor leagues or terminate his contract without pay within the first 45 days of the season.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
Among their ranks was the famous science communicator and astronomer Annie Maunder, who advanced the scientific community's understanding of our parent star by observing the shifting sizes and positions of sunspots.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
And yet, here is Inter Miami, a nascent MLS team, on the verge of advancing to the Round of 16 heading into its game against Brazilian great Palmeiras on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Adjective
Parking is limited and must be purchased in advance online for $10 at cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar/events/santee-salutes/45842.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Thanks to advances in training and nutrition, performance and skill levels increased in virtually every sport.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advance
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Culkin lent his voice to the audio drama Outliers, earning a 2023 Ambie nomination for Best Performance in Audio Fiction.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Once again, things get passive-aggressive until, while the two women fight to clean up the table, Carrie knocks the Coke over, Miranda’s computer gets wet, and Miranda uses a fancy scarf Carrie had lent her to clean up.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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He was promoted to command the criminal investigation division as a lieutenant.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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Trump promoted tax cuts and border security among the provisions to support in the legislation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Officials, though, have insisted for months that talks are progressing with trading partners such as India, Japan and Vietnam but have not made any announcements.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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Most patients survive between two to five years after diagnosis, losing control of their muscles as the neurodegenerative condition progresses.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Presentation elevates the ordinary, making items more appreciated, and also far more viral Quality ingredients/components/materials make a huge difference.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Studio Azuki plans to fuse this international momentum with Japan’s anime culture to pioneer new production models, elevate storytelling quality, enable fan collaboration and introduce social-first formats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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UPenn also released a statement acknowledging the agreement, and suggested changes to its swimming records will be made.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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While going through the lineups in media dining prior to the game, Elston approached with words of wisdom.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Macfarlane approaches the question by contrasting rivers’ legal rights with those enjoyed by corporations—often quite close to those afforded to persons—which dam, drill, and divert rivers in damaging ways.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Experts are concerned that could slow down the advancements made in eliminating child labor as well since the issues are so interconnected.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Additional improvements in Mexico's animal movement controls and surveillance efforts remain critical for remaining ports to reopen as scheduled.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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For decades, there's been a steady year over year decline globally in the number of deaths of children under the age of five due to improvements in public health and reductions in poverty.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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“Advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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