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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
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Martin advances with wins over Richardson Arlington Martin jumped out to a 4-run lead and then held off Richardson 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday at Richardson High School to sweep the Class 6A Division I series.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Jean-Baptiste David/CEA Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance While the CEA-Leti development advances continuous wave EPR, other researchers have been focusing on chips that do a different form of EPR, called pulse mode.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
The Republicans will compete in a May primary runoff to determine who advances to the November election.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
And here is where this story just advances from new layer upon new layer.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Even if Minnesota advances, a likely date with Victor Wembanyama and the 62-win San Antonio Spurs awaits.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The winner advances to the final four.
—Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The public decides who advances.
—Julietta Bisharyan, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
By pairing newer technology with a longstanding commitment to patient care, the practice continues to support ongoing advances in the field.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
And those efforts have only accelerated, especially since the debut of generative AI chatbots in 2022 and recent advances in agentic AI.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The landmark case is the first time the justices will consider whether the controversial practice of digital dragnets, which have grown in popularity among law enforcement with advances in technology, violate constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Technological advances during the 19th and 20th centuries reduced travel costs and increased accessibility to distant locations, thereby expanding demand for travel content.
—Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
According to experts, these advances highlight progress in core capabilities such as real-time control, terrain adaptation, and autonomous decision-making, with implications for search and rescue, industrial operations, logistics, and defense applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The winner advances to the May 15-16 state tournament in Tampa.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Martin advances with wins over Richardson Arlington Martin jumped out to a 4-run lead and then held off Richardson 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday at Richardson High School to sweep the Class 6A Division I series.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Jean-Baptiste David/CEA Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance While the CEA-Leti development advances continuous wave EPR, other researchers have been focusing on chips that do a different form of EPR, called pulse mode.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
The Republicans will compete in a May primary runoff to determine who advances to the November election.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
And here is where this story just advances from new layer upon new layer.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Even if Minnesota advances, a likely date with Victor Wembanyama and the 62-win San Antonio Spurs awaits.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The winner advances to the final four.
—Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The public decides who advances.
—Julietta Bisharyan, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Talley found himself back before Lyke on Tuesday, the day after another judge had ordered Talley detained while the police shooting case advances.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
By pairing newer technology with a longstanding commitment to patient care, the practice continues to support ongoing advances in the field.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
And those efforts have only accelerated, especially since the debut of generative AI chatbots in 2022 and recent advances in agentic AI.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The landmark case is the first time the justices will consider whether the controversial practice of digital dragnets, which have grown in popularity among law enforcement with advances in technology, violate constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Technological advances during the 19th and 20th centuries reduced travel costs and increased accessibility to distant locations, thereby expanding demand for travel content.
—Suzanne Dundas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
According to experts, these advances highlight progress in core capabilities such as real-time control, terrain adaptation, and autonomous decision-making, with implications for search and rescue, industrial operations, logistics, and defense applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 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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Susquehanna upgrades GlobalFoundries to positive from neutral The firm doubles its price target on the stock to $100 per share from $50 following earnings.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Zuhn immediately upgrades the Raiders’ interior offensive line.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 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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Additional storm development is also possible across the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic as an upper-level system approaches from the west.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a courtroom showdown between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively approaches next month, lawyers for the former co-stars continued to hash out key pretrial issues Tuesday before a federal judge.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Innovation is the driving force behind societal progress, with rapid advancements occurring at a faster pace than ever before in human history.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 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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