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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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Executive Director Ty Kovach noted that the acquisition advances the agency’s mission to provide equitable access to nature, particularly in underserved parts of the county.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Regardless of who advances after Tuesday’s primaries or potential runoffs, neither party plans to give up on trying to flip or hold the six redrawn seats.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Winner advances to November ballot Under Texas law, the primary will advance to a May 26 runoff if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The company advances up to 70% of the equity to the seller, who can use the funds for a down payment and closing costs.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
My work as an anthropologist on cultural evolution and innovation shows that, unlike individual performance, technology advances through combination and collaboration.
—R. Alexander Bentley, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
As the novel opens, Waugh’s Universal Baseball Association is in its fifty-sixth season, each of which requires some six weeks of fervid dice rolling (a roll of 4-4-6, for instance, yields a single and advances runners by two bases).
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Any Republican who advances to the general election will face steep odds of winning.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Tardily, productivity advances began to show up in the official data.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
With advances in sight-restoration technologies, such as gene and stem cell therapies, and greater access to cataract surgery, many more people may gain sight even after decades of blindness.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Tardily, productivity advances began to show up in the official data.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
San Pasqual advances to the Southern California Regionals, with brackets unveiled Sunday.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
And tech companies like Palantir and SpaceX are driving advances in the use of AI and space-based capabilities, respectively.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
More than 10 years after Chouest's arrest and conviction, in January, Parga was positively identified thanks to advances in DNA technology and through working with the DNA Doe Project, the sheriff's release said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Some tech stocks fell sharply as advances in artificial intelligence continued to reverberate through the markets, putting further drag on the major stock indexes.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Rather than developing a single aircraft through a long traditional cycle, the program advances through successive versions, each focused on a specific phase of testing.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Executive Director Ty Kovach noted that the acquisition advances the agency’s mission to provide equitable access to nature, particularly in underserved parts of the county.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Regardless of who advances after Tuesday’s primaries or potential runoffs, neither party plans to give up on trying to flip or hold the six redrawn seats.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Winner advances to November ballot Under Texas law, the primary will advance to a May 26 runoff if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The company advances up to 70% of the equity to the seller, who can use the funds for a down payment and closing costs.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
My work as an anthropologist on cultural evolution and innovation shows that, unlike individual performance, technology advances through combination and collaboration.
—R. Alexander Bentley, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
As the novel opens, Waugh’s Universal Baseball Association is in its fifty-sixth season, each of which requires some six weeks of fervid dice rolling (a roll of 4-4-6, for instance, yields a single and advances runners by two bases).
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Any Republican who advances to the general election will face steep odds of winning.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
Jennifer Atherton recalled one instance early in her career, when a male supervisor repeatedly made advances towards her.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Tardily, productivity advances began to show up in the official data.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
With advances in sight-restoration technologies, such as gene and stem cell therapies, and greater access to cataract surgery, many more people may gain sight even after decades of blindness.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Tardily, productivity advances began to show up in the official data.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
San Pasqual advances to the Southern California Regionals, with brackets unveiled Sunday.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
And tech companies like Palantir and SpaceX are driving advances in the use of AI and space-based capabilities, respectively.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
More than 10 years after Chouest's arrest and conviction, in January, Parga was positively identified thanks to advances in DNA technology and through working with the DNA Doe Project, the sheriff's release said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Some tech stocks fell sharply as advances in artificial intelligence continued to reverberate through the markets, putting further drag on the major stock indexes.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advances
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The star ingredient is mango butter, which moisturizes and lends the product a sweet scent that doesn’t linger long.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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Waltz lends a slimy charisma to the merciless SS colonel, who gets a satisfying comeuppance via carving knife.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Holiday marketing promotes diamond jewelry only as Valentine's Day or milestone anniversary gifts.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Select a potting mix that promotes drainage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ranunculus and eucalyptus are available now, while sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, roses and mini marigolds will available as the season progresses.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Company researchers concluded that Huntington’s disease progresses too slowly to notice a difference after one year.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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KeyBanc upgrades Dow to overweight from sector weight Key said Dow is a beneficiary of the Middle East war.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The savings would still be far from the $360 million MPS needs just to catch up on replacing old equipment, let alone upgrades like air conditioning or geothermal technology.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Assembly Bill 1184, the Homeowner Association Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026, proposes significant changes to existing law.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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The petition proposes exceptions, including fishing flies, western hats and scientific or educational materials.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As totality approaches and the moon dims, binoculars will reveal variations in color and texture.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Still, critics argue the retraction underscores the need for careful reexamination as the agency approaches a 2026 deadline to review glyphosate’s safety.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The current reality of AI cancer research While Ricks has some doubts about AI’s scientific research capabilities, several AI models have made significant advancements in cancer research.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Morgan Jade Violi was abducted while playing outside her apartment building July 24, 1996, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and, for 30 years, her case remained cold until recent advancements in forensic science linked Robert Scott Froberg to her killing.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dorsey cited rapid improvements in AI tech as the primary reason, sending shockwaves across Wall Street.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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These included the use of adjacent buildings, and the raising funds for repairs and improvements for the sale of air rights — though adding more floors would require a setback from the façade to preserve its historic character, Preservation Chicago said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Advances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advances. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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