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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
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
As the pandemic advances, the characters lock down in various ways, disoriented and stressed out.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
What Slowing Biological Aging Might Look Like As biological age advances, Espeland says, adults can develop decreased muscle and bone health, metabolic dysfunction, decreased reaction times, and issues with memory and reasoning.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The protagonist encounters advances in nanotechnology, brain-machine interfaces and space exploration through personal encounters rather than global events, moving from initial resistance through gradual acceptance while maintaining her essential identity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
But longer-term, a plan for the next five years gives more prominence to achieving advances in tech.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Despite the advances, there is a lack of clarity over the future, said Satoshi Yanagihara, a visiting professor at the University of Fukui Research Institute of Nuclear Engineering who specializes in decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
—Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
The winner on Tuesday advances to the CIF State championships in Sacramento next weekend at Golden 1 Center.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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
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
The technological advances have gained international attention.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
As the pandemic advances, the characters lock down in various ways, disoriented and stressed out.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
What Slowing Biological Aging Might Look Like As biological age advances, Espeland says, adults can develop decreased muscle and bone health, metabolic dysfunction, decreased reaction times, and issues with memory and reasoning.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The protagonist encounters advances in nanotechnology, brain-machine interfaces and space exploration through personal encounters rather than global events, moving from initial resistance through gradual acceptance while maintaining her essential identity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
But longer-term, a plan for the next five years gives more prominence to achieving advances in tech.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Despite the advances, there is a lack of clarity over the future, said Satoshi Yanagihara, a visiting professor at the University of Fukui Research Institute of Nuclear Engineering who specializes in decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
—Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
The winner on Tuesday advances to the CIF State championships in Sacramento next weekend at Golden 1 Center.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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
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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That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 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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Amore approaches the song with all the vocal ferocity of a wind chime; MORI’s chorus repeats the title phrase in monotone.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The new images reveal stunning details about what happens as a star approaches the end of its evolutionary life cycle.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Specific goals, apart from AI, electric vehicles and robotics, include making advancements in semiconductors, batteries, biomedicine and 6G mobile networks.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Politicians are focusing more on white-collar professionals as AI advancements threaten jobs.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 12 Mar. 2026.
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