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as in lends
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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2
as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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3
as in progresses
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in upgrades
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 proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in advancements
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 improvements
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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Recent Examples of advances
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Switzerland advances and doesn’t have to play a group winner in the next round.
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The funding advances fundamental science research by supporting faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and fostering inter-institutional collaboration through conferences and workshops.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The vote advances the proposal, but the council can still modify the language or scrap the measure completely before the final deadline to submit it to the ballot.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
With the win, Argentina advances to the knockout round.
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Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
22 June 2026
The winner likely advances to the next round.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Elsewhere in the exhibition, another lamé qipao, this one from the 1940s, shows how technology advances, with the fabric manufacturers by then able to dye the metallic threads, Hansen added.
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Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Endowed chairs are among the university’s highest academic honors, recognizing faculty whose groundbreaking work advances their field, enriches the campus community and drives global impact.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Yes, of course there have been thousands of technological advances in my lifetime, and my smart phone is full of helpful apps.
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Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
It is being accelerated by ongoing advances in information technology and AI, and its direction is clear.
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Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
What happened in the Chatrie case is a feat otherwise impossible but for advances in location-tracking technology and advanced AI systems.
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
These include advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
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Arthur Cosby,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
As automakers continue searching for safer and more energy-dense battery technologies, advances in electrolyte design such as this could play an important role in determining which solid-state battery architectures ultimately reach commercial production.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Dragonfly males are so importunate that some females play dead to avoid their advances.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
But the higher volumes required technical advances, including a retractable 25-foot-long keel, a hybrid power-management system, and a towering 221-foot main mast and 199-foot mizzen to handle enormous sail areas.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Verb
The investment advances Sony Pictures’ focus on experiential entertainment, fandom and technology, and would allow the studio to explore new ways to extend its intellectual property through immersive experiences.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Switzerland advances and doesn’t have to play a group winner in the next round.
—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The funding advances fundamental science research by supporting faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and fostering inter-institutional collaboration through conferences and workshops.
—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The vote advances the proposal, but the council can still modify the language or scrap the measure completely before the final deadline to submit it to the ballot.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
With the win, Argentina advances to the knockout round.
—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
22 June 2026
The winner likely advances to the next round.
—
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Elsewhere in the exhibition, another lamé qipao, this one from the 1940s, shows how technology advances, with the fabric manufacturers by then able to dye the metallic threads, Hansen added.
—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Endowed chairs are among the university’s highest academic honors, recognizing faculty whose groundbreaking work advances their field, enriches the campus community and drives global impact.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
The Nasdaq Composite saw its largest quarterly gain since 2020, powered by record-setting advances in semiconductor stocks and cybersecurity leaders.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Yes, of course there have been thousands of technological advances in my lifetime, and my smart phone is full of helpful apps.
—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
It is being accelerated by ongoing advances in information technology and AI, and its direction is clear.
—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
What happened in the Chatrie case is a feat otherwise impossible but for advances in location-tracking technology and advanced AI systems.
—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
These include advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
—
Arthur Cosby,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
As automakers continue searching for safer and more energy-dense battery technologies, advances in electrolyte design such as this could play an important role in determining which solid-state battery architectures ultimately reach commercial production.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Dragonfly males are so importunate that some females play dead to avoid their advances.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
But the higher volumes required technical advances, including a retractable 25-foot-long keel, a hybrid power-management system, and a towering 221-foot main mast and 199-foot mizzen to handle enormous sail areas.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advances
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The first library in the state, stocked with books brought from England, was the Smith Library in Salisbury that opened in 1771 and morphed into the Scoville Memorial Library which still lends books today.
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And the square neckline lends this floaty silhouette just enough structure to pull it in a more dressy direction.
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Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
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The sky may be clear during the day, especially in the areas far from the water, but coastal fog is expected to spread far overnight and in the early mornings as the week progresses.
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This evolution progresses from personal assistance to agentic AI, then multi-agent systems, and finally autonomous enterprise AI, unlocking exponential productivity gains.
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Seaport upgrades Warner Bros Discovery to buy from neutral Seaport said deal risks with Paramount appear lower now.
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Mesaros detailed his experience with his smart glasses at AWS’ New York summit last week, where the company unveiled the coding phone app, upgrades to its AI assistant, and a product that detects and fixes code vulnerabilities.
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Even as the communist country proposes reforms, the United States continues a pressure campaign, ramping up economic sanctions and maintaining an oil embargo that has plunged much of the island into darkness.
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The simplest solution, Wheeler proposes, is that laws be strengthened to require developers to integrate prehistoric sites and finds into the architectural plans for new buildings, and not just shunt things off to museums or warehouses.
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But 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary this weekend, those sacrifices are in question.
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This approaches the 30% S-curve inflection point that signals inevitable technology adoption.
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Still, the experts say, the result of the laws has been significant advancements in knowledge and perception of the Tequesta and their predecessors, and the preservation of at least a portion of some significant sites.
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The author contrasts the unifying spirit of the 1976 Bicentennial with today's pervasive division, despite significant advancements in rights for women, minorities, and the disabled.
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The adjacent riverfront area has seen astonishing growth and improvements, with a two-mile-long stretch of pedestrian paths, parks and other green space, and an event pavilion.
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Over 1,000 homes also have had backwater valves installed to prevent public sewer water backing up into homes during high-flow conditions, and almost 500 homes received sewer infrastructure improvements at no-cost to the homeowners, according to the MDC.
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