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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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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Checks and balances The appeal to the DOJ advances similar concerns that Cornyn first raised in an August letter to Chief Justice John Roberts in his role as chancellor of the Smithsonian.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2025
Some environmental groups and opponents argue that the bill advances the logging industry’s priorities, limits public engagement and does little to reduce the risk of wildfires.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The film is being produced with the support of the If/Then initiative, which advances culture change by highlighting positive role models in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (or STEM).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … ACTION ON THE HILL – Senate advances $925B defense bill as federal workers go unpaid in shutdown.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
For now, there’s broad agreement that AI is nowhere near taking away the jobs of technicians, at least not until robotic technology significantly advances.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The trio won the physics prize for their research on the weird world of subatomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
To comply with the First Amendment, Oregon would then need to show that its law advances a compelling governmental interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that aim.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
The cuts would total nearly 10% of the company’s corporate jobs, as advances in artificial intelligence stoke fears about the white-collar workforce and the US labor market shows signs of weakening.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Despite advances in sensor technology, achieving devices that are both highly precise, reliable, and durable has long been a significant challenge.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
New advances in facial comparison technology allow the agency to roll out broader inspections for entry and departure, CBP said.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
An audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority last November revealed that lax accounting procedures resulted in the failure to reclaim millions of dollars in cash advances to contractors.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Tap-to-pay methods have become increasingly popular due to their speed and hygiene benefits, but the rise of this scam shows that technological advances can also introduce new risks.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Yet advances in sports nutrition mean athletes can burn more calories than ever—some of today’s best ultramarathoners have been known to consume a whopping 500 calories per hour for 15 hours.
—Jason Dinh, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2025
Damon quickly began to make advances.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The project advances from lab to real-world scale with real heavy-duty trucks and buses using the infrastructure in everyday conditions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Checks and balances The appeal to the DOJ advances similar concerns that Cornyn first raised in an August letter to Chief Justice John Roberts in his role as chancellor of the Smithsonian.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2025
Some environmental groups and opponents argue that the bill advances the logging industry’s priorities, limits public engagement and does little to reduce the risk of wildfires.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The film is being produced with the support of the If/Then initiative, which advances culture change by highlighting positive role models in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (or STEM).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … ACTION ON THE HILL – Senate advances $925B defense bill as federal workers go unpaid in shutdown.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
For now, there’s broad agreement that AI is nowhere near taking away the jobs of technicians, at least not until robotic technology significantly advances.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The trio won the physics prize for their research on the weird world of subatomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
To comply with the First Amendment, Oregon would then need to show that its law advances a compelling governmental interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that aim.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
According to the 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, one in nine US adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's dementia, with that rate increasing as age advances.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
The cuts would total nearly 10% of the company’s corporate jobs, as advances in artificial intelligence stoke fears about the white-collar workforce and the US labor market shows signs of weakening.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Despite advances in sensor technology, achieving devices that are both highly precise, reliable, and durable has long been a significant challenge.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
New advances in facial comparison technology allow the agency to roll out broader inspections for entry and departure, CBP said.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
An audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority last November revealed that lax accounting procedures resulted in the failure to reclaim millions of dollars in cash advances to contractors.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Tap-to-pay methods have become increasingly popular due to their speed and hygiene benefits, but the rise of this scam shows that technological advances can also introduce new risks.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Yet advances in sports nutrition mean athletes can burn more calories than ever—some of today’s best ultramarathoners have been known to consume a whopping 500 calories per hour for 15 hours.
—Jason Dinh, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2025
Damon quickly began to make advances.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advances
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As the House minority leader and a national figure, Jeffries’ support lends institutional legitimacy to Mamdani’s candidacy and may influence undecided voters ahead of early voting.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a meathead quality present in all Bigelow films, and here that simplicity lends the film its procedural gravity.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Progesterone promotes cell death among defective cells that could turn cancerous.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Healthy soil also promotes better nutrient absorption, allowing your lawn to better withstand disease and weeds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the book progresses, some of the children in the photographs are older and more in control of their outward expression, but scraps of strangeness or incongruity always peek through.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many things can and will transpire as the season progresses.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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JPMorgan upgrades Kodiak Sciences to overweight from neutral JPMorgan says shares of the biotech company are compelling.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Plus, its Galaxy AI upgrades your ANC and even translates languages live in-ear!—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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The county proposes spending the cash to build a multi-use complex with a crisis stabilization unit, a mental health rehabilitation center, a social rehabilitation facility, an adult residential substance use disorder treatment facility and an outpatient community mental health clinic.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Perez, meanwhile, has remained firmly opposed to almost everything La Liga or its president proposes.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Melissa approaches Jamaica, the imagery offers a dramatic reminder of the storm’s scale and potential impact.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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This discipline also extends to how Vessel approaches acquisitions, where rather than buying businesses to erase and rebrand its foundation, the Francos explore ways to strengthen what already exists, preserving community trust and integrity while enhancing service.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Achieving quick, consistent self-assembly in solution without evaporation has remained a significant difficulty, despite advancements in block copolymer templating, metal alkoxide chemistry, and nanomaterials.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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There could be major changes in the future Tech companies are moving fast to accommodate advancements in artificial intelligence and to become the leader in this space.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Henry credits it with driving recent improvements in BHP’s cost base and free cash flow.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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If approved, the program would measure improvements by comparing passenger count data to fare collection data, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Advances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advances. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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