as in gaining
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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
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Tunisia, which entered the match having already been eliminated from any chance of advancing to the knockout stage, had pockets of fans wearing red and white.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The peninsula, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to reclaim, has become the centerpiece of Kyiv’s campaign to demonstrate the reach of its increasingly advancing medium-range drone capabilities.
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Mary Ilyushina,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
And proteomic profiling, while advancing rapidly, is still far from continuous real-time monitoring of an individual's full proteome.
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Kj Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The California-specific tax — a one-time, 5% levy on billionaires' total wealth — is advancing to the ballot after the healthcare-workers' union pushing the measure refused to withdraw it by a Thursday deadline.
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Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Would advancing to the Round of 16 be success?
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
26 June 2026
However, the result was academic with the USMNT already advancing as group winner before the match and Turkey already eliminated.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Continue reading … REBECCAH HEINRICHS — Ukraine is advancing.
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
That will certainly help improve its chances of advancing to the knockout round.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Tunisia, which entered the match having already been eliminated from any chance of advancing to the knockout stage, had pockets of fans wearing red and white.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The peninsula, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to reclaim, has become the centerpiece of Kyiv’s campaign to demonstrate the reach of its increasingly advancing medium-range drone capabilities.
—
Mary Ilyushina,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
And proteomic profiling, while advancing rapidly, is still far from continuous real-time monitoring of an individual's full proteome.
—
Kj Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The California-specific tax — a one-time, 5% levy on billionaires' total wealth — is advancing to the ballot after the healthcare-workers' union pushing the measure refused to withdraw it by a Thursday deadline.
—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Would advancing to the Round of 16 be success?
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
26 June 2026
However, the result was academic with the USMNT already advancing as group winner before the match and Turkey already eliminated.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Continue reading … REBECCAH HEINRICHS — Ukraine is advancing.
—
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancing
Adjective
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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.
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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.
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Two people nearby helped her out, lending her a charger and a powerbank.
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The bulk of Venezuelan oil exports have historically flowed to China, and Chinese companies have financed extensive infrastructure projects and investments across the country, with Beijing lending billions to Caracas in recent decades.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
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Debate over Arnold’s motivation also still occurs, with some pointing to his own disillusionment with how the war was progressing.
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Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, just needs to win to stand any chance of progressing out of the group after picking up just one point so far this tournament.
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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The system is due to expire in March 2027, but the European Commission is proposing that it be extended by a year.
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Newsom is also proposing a national public equity fund, giving Americans a stake in economic gains generated by artificial intelligence companies.
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Democrats offered the legislation, which failed on a party-line vote, ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline, when the borrowing limits will take effect for Americans nationwide.
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With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Democrats are busy sulking while the country prepares to celebrate the nation’s history and achievements.
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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