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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
Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The vote advances Bell, the former University of Alabama president, to the final stage of a hiring process that has become entangled in culture-war battles over diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Some shop owners who didn’t want to be identified, said that a parade may be planned along Westwood if the Iran team advances.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Built using telecommunications commercial-off-the-shelf modules, the JMT advances the Pentagon’s adoption of commercial software solutions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
But as Wemby stacks wins and the plan advances ahead of schedule, his voice and willingness to use it have grown in turn.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The new series is a co‑production between Starz and Lionsgate Television, which advances Starz’s focus on expanding ownership of its premium original programming.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
At the same time, there is growing pressure to ensure that all developments align with digital traceability frameworks is becoming increasingly important—particularly as Europe advances toward the implementation of digital product passports.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Unlike other states, California has an open primary, which advances the top two candidates to the November General election ballot.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 9 June 2026
However, recent advances have enabled scientists to successfully target RAS, marking a shift toward more precise, personalized cancer treatments.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
—William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
Across the board, medical advances are focusing on stepping in early, when treatments are mildest and survival rates are highest.
—Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
This level of independent control is one of the key technical advances behind the project.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Authorities said advances in DNA technology and genealogical research ultimately allowed investigators to identify Bradley and notify her family nearly 26 years after her death.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Verb
Under California’s primary system, the first and second place finisher advances to the November general election, regardless of their political affiliation.
—Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The vote advances Bell, the former University of Alabama president, to the final stage of a hiring process that has become entangled in culture-war battles over diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Some shop owners who didn’t want to be identified, said that a parade may be planned along Westwood if the Iran team advances.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Built using telecommunications commercial-off-the-shelf modules, the JMT advances the Pentagon’s adoption of commercial software solutions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
But as Wemby stacks wins and the plan advances ahead of schedule, his voice and willingness to use it have grown in turn.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The new series is a co‑production between Starz and Lionsgate Television, which advances Starz’s focus on expanding ownership of its premium original programming.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
At the same time, there is growing pressure to ensure that all developments align with digital traceability frameworks is becoming increasingly important—particularly as Europe advances toward the implementation of digital product passports.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Unlike other states, California has an open primary, which advances the top two candidates to the November General election ballot.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Recent advances in Meta’s multimodal reasoning model, Muse Spark , also helped launch premium subscriptions , including Meta OnePlus and Meta One Premium.
—Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 9 June 2026
However, recent advances have enabled scientists to successfully target RAS, marking a shift toward more precise, personalized cancer treatments.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
—William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
Across the board, medical advances are focusing on stepping in early, when treatments are mildest and survival rates are highest.
—Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
This level of independent control is one of the key technical advances behind the project.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Authorities said advances in DNA technology and genealogical research ultimately allowed investigators to identify Bradley and notify her family nearly 26 years after her death.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advances
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Luckily, Robinson believes Hafley’s scheme lends itself to his ability.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The mostly monochromatic palette, punctuated with flashes of blood red and cobalt, lends the whole place a cinematic quality, like something from a Paolo Sorrentino film, rather than your standard five-star interior.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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Plus, even when cleaned, the rough, rusty surface promotes more clinging clippings and the problem continues.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Barclays upgrades Oscar Health to overweight from equal weight Barclays says the healthcare company’s shares are compelling.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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This sturdy outdoor table has a sleek and durable design that instantly upgrades the look of any patio.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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Hilton proposes to reform the California Environmental Quality Act so that only government prosecutors can sue, preventing private individuals and organizations from stopping or delaying new housing projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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Still, as the day progresses, Mercury approaches a square to taskmaster Saturn, which becomes exact very early tomorrow.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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As the pair approaches the elevation point for their 11,000-foot plunge, Domingo appears to get a case of the first-time jitters.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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This drove up payments to charter schools by more than 3,000% from 1999 to 2014 and diverted funds away from district schools that still needed to maintain fixed costs, such as utilities, staffing and building improvements.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Participants reported feeling more relaxed and recovered, with measurable improvements in sleep, heart rate variability and training readiness.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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