1
as in edge
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there
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2
as in benefit
a thing that helps
had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family
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as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes
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Recent Examples of advantage
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Long-distance shooting is what kept Minnesota in the game because the Dream (10-6) were able to impose their will in the paint, scoring a season-high 52 points in close and having a 40-28 rebounding advantage.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Curt Mueller, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Poor tenants unable to pay their rent claimed they were evicted; not an uncommon practice at the time, or since, but one that advantages the powerful over the weak.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Paul should have a size/physique advantage over Chavez, as the former is accustomed to fighting at around 200 pounds, which is the limit for tonight's bout.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Long-distance shooting is what kept Minnesota in the game because the Dream (10-6) were able to impose their will in the paint, scoring a season-high 52 points in close and having a 40-28 rebounding advantage.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Verb
How are my products advantaged/disadvantaged vs my competition?
—Curt Mueller, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Poor tenants unable to pay their rent claimed they were evicted; not an uncommon practice at the time, or since, but one that advantages the powerful over the weak.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
Noun
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It’s built to last, thanks to a thick resin material that won’t rust, peel, or dent, and boasts a contemporary style with clean lines and smooth edges that’s easy to match other outdoor furniture and decor.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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To get started, consider the following first steps: • Deploy in geographically diverse edge and core regions to avoid over-concentration.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Private development, meanwhile, would add value through housing, infrastructure, and other productive enterprises, creating long-term benefits beyond today’s much more limited uses.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In practice, few if any households would likely claim the full benefit due to an income limitation, experts said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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This opportunity explains why VW has continued to work on autonomous ride hailing while car companies like General Motors and Ford have already given up after nearly a decade of hype and billions of dollars invested.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Wright’s two-way intelligence and skating speed popped off the ice for Seattle this season, and hinted strongly at the sort of difference-maker that Wright has an opportunity to develop into in the years to come.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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His ability to fit in with anybody is gonna be his greatest asset.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Within that group are 2,860 billionaires who represent $15.7 trillion in assets.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Photo : Open Homes Photography A terrace provides panoramic bay vantages.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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From the White House’s vantage, this was cause for celebration, not alarm.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Instead, Netflix’s latest gazes across deeper ideological divides: freedom versus security, the people versus their bureaucratic betters.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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According to Ayers, the following five public health measures could help curb addiction among sports betters: Use more of the taxes imposed on sports betting to pay for addiction services.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
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Following his arrest, his wife ran in his stead, rallying large crowds across the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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In their stead, three new figures have already arrived: chief executive Angus Kinnear, head of trading Nick Hammond and strategy lead Chris Howarth.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The average employee receives 117 emails a day, and sent or received 58 instant messages outside of their core working hours — a jump of 15% from last year.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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A lot of the high swings and zip lines and sky jumps will surely appeal to teens.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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