as in gaining
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1
as in lending
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 promoting
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in elevating
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 proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in approaching
to move closer to
advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog
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Recent Examples of advancing
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The researchers now plan to optimize the device further before advancing toward larger animal studies and future clinical testing in humans.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
So when rumors began spreading Sunday inside Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine, a family-run hospital inside the slum, that armed gangs were advancing toward the facility, there was only one thing left to do as panic swept through.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
During the program, fellows will workshop their pilot, pitches for their series, and participate in one-on-one story meetings, panels, and writers’ rooms focused on advancing writing craft as well as viability in the current landscape.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
New developments in computing power will play a major role in advancing humanity and developing society.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
In fact, a company spokesperson said, Anthropic has been warning for months that AI's cyber capabilities were advancing rapidly.
—Hugh Son,samantha Subin, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Several also pointed to her role advancing transportation initiatives, affordable housing efforts and economic growth during a period of rapid change for the city.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Maihi believes that advancing gender diversity across industries can be a key factor in strengthening workforce resilience and expanding talent pipelines.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Verb
Hernandez will continue competing under CIF rules permitting transgender participation and is scheduled to compete Saturday, May 16, before advancing to the CIF finals in Clovis later this month.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The researchers now plan to optimize the device further before advancing toward larger animal studies and future clinical testing in humans.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
So when rumors began spreading Sunday inside Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine, a family-run hospital inside the slum, that armed gangs were advancing toward the facility, there was only one thing left to do as panic swept through.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
During the program, fellows will workshop their pilot, pitches for their series, and participate in one-on-one story meetings, panels, and writers’ rooms focused on advancing writing craft as well as viability in the current landscape.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
New developments in computing power will play a major role in advancing humanity and developing society.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
In fact, a company spokesperson said, Anthropic has been warning for months that AI's cyber capabilities were advancing rapidly.
—Hugh Son,samantha Subin, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Several also pointed to her role advancing transportation initiatives, affordable housing efforts and economic growth during a period of rapid change for the city.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Maihi believes that advancing gender diversity across industries can be a key factor in strengthening workforce resilience and expanding talent pipelines.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancing
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Buying a municipal bond is a bit like lending money to the county, and the interest rate is what the county pays you for taking on that risk.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Parallel Tales has Farhadi’s characteristic polish and DP Guillaume Deffontaines, who has worked frequently with Bruno Dumont, lights the interiors beautifully, lending subtle golden tones to the fiction scenes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Screen Brasil reaffirms Embratur’s role in promoting the country internationally and expanding the international reach of Brazilian productions.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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On Sunday, the league posted a social media graphic promoting its doubleheader on NBC/Peacock.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The review confirmed that the engine’s design, manufacturing process, as well as supply chain are progressing on schedule ahead of the next development phase later this year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The entire letter to the Jubilee committee offered an optimistic view of the future in which the human race was always progressing toward freedom.—
Marianne Holdzkom,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
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While her defensive energy contributed to the team’s depth, a scoreless night highlighted the utter absurdity of the league elevating a backup guard over the most prolific scorer in basketball history, especially on a night when the team was already missing its star center.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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As reported, Gucci is anchoring the core of its business in a strong midprice proposition between 2,000 euros and 3,000 euros, elevating its top tier with distinctive details and richer materials, and redesigning entry level styles without compromising quality.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Another bill, proposing to assess fees on large businesses that don’t provide health insurance to all of their workers, failed after passing the House.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The two companies are proposing the reusable spacecraft as a means of transporting supplies to space stations and performing autonomous orbital free-flying missions.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Additionally, California has the highest median rent in the nation, with asking rents approaching $2,900 statewide, according to Zillow data.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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With the season’s first Subway Series rapidly approaching, the Yankees’ offense hasn’t exactly been chugging along.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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There were also fans of nearby college teams cheering on their guys, plus some participants’ encouraging families.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There had been encouraging noises on a pursuit for the Brazilian, but the longer the summer went on, the colder the trail grew.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Advancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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