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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
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
These include advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
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Arthur Cosby,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This is not to say that there are not challenges with these advances.
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David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
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
Researchers have been trying to develop a test for CTE prior to death, but there are currently no advances.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
That, Hangeland believes, stems from the advances in artificial turf since the turn of the century.
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Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
16 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
Successes against Russia boost Ukrainian morale On the front line in eastern Ukraine, where Russia’s war of attrition has made slow and costly advances since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has deployed cutting-edge drone technology to keep the enemy pinned down.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
These include advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
—
Arthur Cosby,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This is not to say that there are not challenges with these advances.
—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
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
Researchers have been trying to develop a test for CTE prior to death, but there are currently no advances.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
That, Hangeland believes, stems from the advances in artificial turf since the turn of the century.
—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
16 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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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.
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Even George Lucas lends his voice to the film.
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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.
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As the season progresses, getting that balance back could be just as important as any trade deadline addition.
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After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.
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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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The Hisense 85-inch E7 Cinema Series upgrades your living room with Hi-QLED mini-LED backlighting, delivering thousands of precise dimming zones.
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More than a museum, Dataland proposes a new kind of cultural institution—one built on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data as creative mediums.
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The bill, which also proposes shifting presidential elections from direct popular vote to selection by lawmakers, has to be approved by the Senate, where it is also expected to pass.
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At the same moment Joel’s SUV enters the intersection on red, an eastbound Cadillac Escalade approaches on green and the two vehicles collide.
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Distant Lands approaches such feelings sidelong, as if acting casual will soften grief’s blow.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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This phenomenon arises from the stress of unresolved, postponed difficult decisions in today's uncertain economic and technological landscape, particularly with rapid AI advancements.
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The company monitors the amount of carbon stored in farmers’ soils and issues a certificate for carbon improvements.
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PennDOT is installing about $20,000 in safety improvements at a Delaware County intersection where a college math professor was killed while riding his bicycle six months ago.
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