1
as in edges
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 benefits
a thing that helps
had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family
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as in avails
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 advantages
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
That said, robotic guide dogs offer other advantages.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Using debt wisely can also offer tax advantages, such as deducting mortgage interest from taxable income.
—Gabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Science reveals other advantages.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
This design offers several potential advantages.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For smaller teams, this approach offers notable advantages.
—William Jones, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The medium-format sensor has some inherent advantages.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to testing the munition's capabilities, the mission also validated the aircraft's enduring advantages, including its stealth, range, and payload flexibility, while reinforcing its evolving role in maritime strike.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
That said, robotic guide dogs offer other advantages.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Using debt wisely can also offer tax advantages, such as deducting mortgage interest from taxable income.
—Gabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Science reveals other advantages.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
This design offers several potential advantages.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For smaller teams, this approach offers notable advantages.
—William Jones, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The medium-format sensor has some inherent advantages.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantages
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Chase Joynt is a non-fiction filmmaker and writer who works at the edges of genre.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, crews continued to make significant progress improving fire lines along the southern, eastern, and western edges of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vengathattil added that hospitals do not need to wait years to see the benefits.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some clinical trials show short-term weight loss and better blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes,3 but these benefits often plateau within the year.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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For the past 54 months, equity mutual funds have seen net inflows, with assets managed by Indian mutual funds rising to about $850 billion in June 2025 from about $696 billion in June 2024, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Beyond sentimental value, digital assets often carry measurable financial and operational stakes.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our conversation revealed how commercial space, AI, and medicine are converging in ways that will open entirely new opportunities for businesses and societies.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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There is enough stacked against the party and president that every effort should be made to remove opportunities from the opposing party.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Aside from its massive stone fireplace and dual sets of French doors that frame vantages of the neighborhood, the spacious living room provides a serene environment for both intimate conversations and large-scale entertaining.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to the flaw, the hackers were able to crack the credentials and gain administrative privileges to accounts on Ascension’s Microsoft Active Directory server, which can be harnessed to manage user accounts and applications over a company’s network.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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If convicted for the deaths of Michaud and Snyder, each charge carries a possible $100,000 fine, 40 years in prison and the loss of her driving privileges for up to five years.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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