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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3
as in progressing
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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4
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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5
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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as in gaining
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Recent Examples of advancing
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The Solutions Studio will offer services advancing transparency and accountability across the global supply chain.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
This might look like manufacturing specialized materials at scale, building new quantum foundries, expanding the talent pipeline, advancing cooling technology, and mass-producing cryogenic equipment and materials with superconductive properties.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
Sandi Mines, president of the Fashion Footwear Charity Foundation and vice president of FDRA, talked about the importance of the industry coming together to rally around advancing cancer research and care.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
This year, the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus is advancing an agenda centered on two urgent priorities, protecting against anti-LGBTQ+ attacks, and advancing progress while addressing everyday challenges.
—Chris Ward, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
For example, homeowners often expect fires to spread from forests into residential areas via an advancing wall of flames.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
Also advancing with Gore in their first year of eligibility are quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, along with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, center Maurkice Pouncey and tight ends Greg Olsen and Jason Witten.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
My top priorities are supporting students with special education needs, advancing equity and inclusion, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and maintaining safe, secure learning environments.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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The Knights’ seniors are advancing past the first round of the Southern Section playoffs for the first time during their four years at Foothill.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The Solutions Studio will offer services advancing transparency and accountability across the global supply chain.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
This might look like manufacturing specialized materials at scale, building new quantum foundries, expanding the talent pipeline, advancing cooling technology, and mass-producing cryogenic equipment and materials with superconductive properties.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
Sandi Mines, president of the Fashion Footwear Charity Foundation and vice president of FDRA, talked about the importance of the industry coming together to rally around advancing cancer research and care.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
This year, the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus is advancing an agenda centered on two urgent priorities, protecting against anti-LGBTQ+ attacks, and advancing progress while addressing everyday challenges.
—Chris Ward, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
For example, homeowners often expect fires to spread from forests into residential areas via an advancing wall of flames.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
Also advancing with Gore in their first year of eligibility are quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, along with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, center Maurkice Pouncey and tight ends Greg Olsen and Jason Witten.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
My top priorities are supporting students with special education needs, advancing equity and inclusion, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and maintaining safe, secure learning environments.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancing
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Beauty as a strategic adviser—lending ideas to the makeup giant.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid is the star ingredient here, lending it its moisture-retention properties despite the cream’s weightless feel on skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sophia James began a TikTok experiment by posting seven videos promoting the same song to test the platform's algorithm.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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After decades of ignoring advances in data and analytics and mainly promoting from within, the Rockies seem intent on hiring an outsider to be their new head of baseball operations, after dismissing general manager Bill Schmidt at the start of October.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Throughout that opening period, Taiwo Awoniyi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Douglas Luiz and Elliot Anderson lined up as seen below to stop the visitors from progressing play centrally.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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In clinical trials that tested teplizumab in people at high risk for type 1, the drug reduced the risk of progressing to stage 3 by 59 percent overall.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The strongman leader broke precedent to remain head of the party and the state for a third term starting in 2022, and has so far avoided elevating an heir apparent.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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He was credited with elevating the revenues, profits and image of Macy’s West, successfully differentiating it from regional department store competitors, and evolving Macy’s private labels into private brands, with in-store shops, professional sales associates and full-price marketing.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Debates in the city council chambers led to strong opposition of city initiatives, petitions proposing to change the city’s form of government and nine recall attempts on the mayor.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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Tundidor went further, proposing a 10% reduction, which the city’s finance staff estimated would cut revenues by $13 million.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The driver's identity hasn't been released and it's not yet known whether the crash was intentional, or why the man had been approaching the White House at the time, the newspaper noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And with both the holiday-shopping season fast approaching and the latest ransomware attack on Muji’s logistics and delivery servicer Askul, some IT experts are warning all to be even more vigilant.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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His message emphasizes calm confidence, encouraging pet parents to embrace their role as the pack leader in their home.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Now is a period of stillness — encouraging you to embrace spirituality and trust and flow with the universe.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, Berchtold was able to spend increasing time with Jan, even giving her a job at his furniture store.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Advancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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