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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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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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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
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Continue reading … RED STATE RUMBLE — Republican Ricketts wins GOP Primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown.
—FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Every scenario in which the team advances toward the postseason involves its middle infield, which should be the best in baseball.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The ceremony recognizes leaders in law, entertainment, philanthropy and activism whose work advances racial justice and equality.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 12 May 2026
To do so, the research team also had to develop a new type of quantum operation, which advances quantum computing.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The winner advances to next week’s Super Regionals, where eight teams will earn spots in the WCWS — set for May 28-June 5 in Oklahoma City.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
And their representatives on Monday did not rule out coming back to the city to ask for additional reductions as the work advances.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The narrative advances with the tension of the men’s relationship, with special attention paid to how Salieri’s aggression against Mozart was another avenue for his enmity against God.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
The result was radar, penicillin, and the foundations for later advances in biological research and information technology.
—David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Its AlphaFold system, which predicts the structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences, helped scientists better understand the virus that causes COVID-19 and contributed to advances in protein-structure prediction that were recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
—Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
But Parkinson said there have since been advances in the soil science and the ground-penetrating radar investigators used to scour the property.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Russian advances have slowed this year, though Moscow controls just under one fifth of Ukrainian territory.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Russian advances have slowed this year, though Moscow controls just under one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Carlos Ruiz Massieu, the head of the office, noted that despite security advances in certain areas of downtown Port-au-Prince, where security forces have intensified operations since December, the violence by armed groups remains a daily and unbearable reality for many Haitians.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
In the past few years, Russia, at an enormous cost to its own forces, made steady advances on the battlefield (most estimates suggest more than a million Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict).
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Verb
The winner advances to the Division 1 quarterfinals.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Continue reading … RED STATE RUMBLE — Republican Ricketts wins GOP Primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown.
—FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Every scenario in which the team advances toward the postseason involves its middle infield, which should be the best in baseball.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The ceremony recognizes leaders in law, entertainment, philanthropy and activism whose work advances racial justice and equality.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 12 May 2026
To do so, the research team also had to develop a new type of quantum operation, which advances quantum computing.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The winner advances to next week’s Super Regionals, where eight teams will earn spots in the WCWS — set for May 28-June 5 in Oklahoma City.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
And their representatives on Monday did not rule out coming back to the city to ask for additional reductions as the work advances.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The narrative advances with the tension of the men’s relationship, with special attention paid to how Salieri’s aggression against Mozart was another avenue for his enmity against God.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Noun
With his plans to cap his college partners at 30, Davis contends that those that spurned Avo’s advances will eventually come to regret it.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
The result was radar, penicillin, and the foundations for later advances in biological research and information technology.
—David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Its AlphaFold system, which predicts the structure of proteins from their amino acid sequences, helped scientists better understand the virus that causes COVID-19 and contributed to advances in protein-structure prediction that were recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
—Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
But Parkinson said there have since been advances in the soil science and the ground-penetrating radar investigators used to scour the property.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Russian advances have slowed this year, though Moscow controls just under one fifth of Ukrainian territory.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Russian advances have slowed this year, though Moscow controls just under one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Carlos Ruiz Massieu, the head of the office, noted that despite security advances in certain areas of downtown Port-au-Prince, where security forces have intensified operations since December, the violence by armed groups remains a daily and unbearable reality for many Haitians.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
In the past few years, Russia, at an enormous cost to its own forces, made steady advances on the battlefield (most estimates suggest more than a million Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict).
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advances
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The phrase also lends its name to a landmark 1992 exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles—one that glaringly did not include Black artists.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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The undulating landscape lends itself to scenic horseback riding with outfits like Na’alapa Stables, which carries on the tradition of the paniolo cowboys who have herded cattle in the grassy highlands since the late 1800s.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The new law also adds restrictions to K-12 and higher education institutions, prohibiting school voucher funds from going to any school that promotes or that is affiliated with a terrorist organization.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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This promotes pleasant feelings between you and everyone around you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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As the conversation progresses, dialogue options branch in real time as Phaedra shares more intimate details of what she's been going through and how the virus is evolving within her.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Dermatologists say that delay is one of the biggest barriers to effective care and one of the main reasons the condition progresses.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Truist upgrades Sensata Technologies to buy from hold Truist said the company is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The plan also proposes universal coverage and would create a new benefit for older workers with disabling conditions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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City leaders weigh in Whatever the team proposes at Washington Square Park would be subject to the city’s rules surrounding park space.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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That philosophy also shapes how the property approaches sustainability, through the language and practice.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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On Monday, May 11, Colbert welcomed guests Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver for a joint interview as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episodes.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The increasing autonomy of UAVs, enabled by advancements in AI, further complicates the ethical landscape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Architectural review committees can review, comment on, and approve or reject owners’ plans for property improvements and modifications in accordance with a community’s governing documents and architectural guidelines.—
Nicole R. Kurtz,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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These are safety improvements, but developers have a great incentive to improve the science of stairwells as these spaces have no sellable square footage.—
Michelle Sinclair Colman,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
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