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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
William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Best Furniture Deals Take advantage of this weekend’s discounts and refresh your indoor spaces in preparation for summer entertaining.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
His role as an agent provides him with real-time insight into the revenue-sharing strategies of Washington’s conference foes, just as his role as a UW staffer similarly affords access that could, even indirectly, advantage his agency’s clients.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
General Dwight Eisenhower’s advantage was having a weather team who worked hard to forecast when there would be a small break from stormy conditions.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Best Furniture Deals Take advantage of this weekend’s discounts and refresh your indoor spaces in preparation for summer entertaining.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Verb
Democrats, meanwhile, contend the map deliberately fragments minority communities — particularly in regions like Tampa Bay and South Florida — in ways that advantage Republicans.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
His role as an agent provides him with real-time insight into the revenue-sharing strategies of Washington’s conference foes, just as his role as a UW staffer similarly affords access that could, even indirectly, advantage his agency’s clients.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
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The union has argued that the language — coupled with an arbitration provision — will limit the use of AI replicas to a handful of edge cases.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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As the resort’s premium hotel-within-a-hotel experience, Hōkūpa‘a Tower guests will not only find larger indoor and outdoor room layouts, but will also gain access to The Lānai, a private lounge-style space with complimentary food and drinks, a private bar, and infinity-edge cocktail pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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But the amendment itself does not limit the benefit to small businesses.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Further, Garrett’s ability to win quickly and close on the quarterback, and to convert that pressure into hits and sacks, has long reminded the Rams of the benefits Donald used to give the second and third levels of their defense, especially the secondary in coverage.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Robinson might not draw the primary defensive assignment guarding Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama, a job that could fall to the Knicks' fleet of wings, but Robinson's offensive rebounding will be critical in not allowing second-chance opportunities.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Wednesday provided an opportunity for one of college football's most important figures, former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, to give Congress his thoughts directly.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Richard Kaye, portfolio manager at Comgest, said SoftBank's assets still comfortably cover its debt obligations and that the company's loan-to-value ratio remains below 25%.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Then draw spokes connecting to various categories, such as names of other family members; investment accounts; real estate and other assets, insurance policies, estate plans, key goals and values, and contact information for accountants, estate planners, and other professionals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The vantage in this piece was earned in those rooms, not theorized from outside them.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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And while millions of dollars are traded in the markets by betters looking for an edge, Goldenberg said Cuban intelligence and their allies in China and Russia are likely monitoring the markets as well.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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According to the indictment, Gino's and Paragon were used to facilitate the collection and distribution of money made from gambling from agents, bookies and betters involved with Gerodemos.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bhattacharya cancelled and another NIH official spoke in his stead.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2026
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In his stead, backup Justin Fields ran the first-team offense.—
Pete Sweeney
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Mammoth said in October that Coterie surpassed $200 million in net revenue over the previous 12 months, a nearly 60% jump from the prior-year period.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Head got his start on the stage, landing roles mostly in musicals throughout the ’70s, before making the the jump to television in the early ’80s.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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