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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Evaluate all three carefully before getting started and consider, too, the advantages of splitting a deposit of this size amid two or even all of these account types now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
One of their primary advantages is the ability to maintain persistent surveillance over contested or hostile areas, providing nearly continuous situational awareness.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Testing balloon advantages The Army is studying whether modern sensors and communications payloads can transform lightweight balloons into low-cost military platforms.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The ruling eliminates Democratic hopes for four additional House seats and strengthens Republican gerrymandering advantages heading into this year’s midterm elections.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
If Anunoby is out, the 76ers have two advantages from Game 2.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
One of the biggest advantages of this strategy is predictability.
—Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Tan said that can’t happen anytime soon and that there are advantages to keeping the two units tied together.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Winning the margins Although the Sky’s win was anchored by double-doubles from Cardoso (22 points and 14 rebounds) and Diggins (21 and 11), the game ultimately was won by their ability to maximize advantages at the rim.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Evaluate all three carefully before getting started and consider, too, the advantages of splitting a deposit of this size amid two or even all of these account types now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
One of their primary advantages is the ability to maintain persistent surveillance over contested or hostile areas, providing nearly continuous situational awareness.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Testing balloon advantages The Army is studying whether modern sensors and communications payloads can transform lightweight balloons into low-cost military platforms.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The ruling eliminates Democratic hopes for four additional House seats and strengthens Republican gerrymandering advantages heading into this year’s midterm elections.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
If Anunoby is out, the 76ers have two advantages from Game 2.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
One of the biggest advantages of this strategy is predictability.
—Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Tan said that can’t happen anytime soon and that there are advantages to keeping the two units tied together.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Verb
South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantages
Noun
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Blue jeans also have sharp edges from zippers and rivets that can snag delicate fabrics like a nylon blouse if they are washed together.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The story follows a rough-around-the-edges man (Gyllenhaal) who ends up sharing an unwanted journey with his fiancée’s prickly, overprotective father (Costner) after a life-altering turn upends their plans.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Beyond the taxpayer savings, the environmental and health benefits are clear.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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In addition to these benefits of hyaluronic acid, the ingredient can address fine lines and wrinkles.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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One of the assets in the Manson trade — 2023 second-round pick Carey Terrance — brought back Kreider, a winger with 348 career goals.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The company was formed in 2021 through the combination of Univision Holdings and the media, content, and production assets of Grupo Televisa, bringing together one of the largest libraries of Spanish-language programming with extensive distribution throughout North and Latin America.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Being too patient in the build-up also allowed City to recover their shape and shut down crossing opportunities.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Hatcher said preschool isn’t fully funded in Indiana, which doesn’t create the same opportunities for all children.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The physical staging, featuring a rotating cube from set designer Martha Ginsberg, shows us the classroom from different vantages, bringing the play’s shifting perspective to three-dimensional life.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some, like Point Imperial, which offers vistas extending almost 100 miles to the north, had been all but surrounded by fire, which had obliterated many of the ponderosas that imbued these vantages with a sense of framing, scale and color.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her mom pays her for her work in cash, privileges and Ugg boots.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The indictment notes that gang members were provided preferential treatment such as relaxed visitation policies and the use of Sony PlayStations, big screen TVs and cellphones, but investigators had not connected the privileges to González-Colón or her campaign.—
Raquel Rutledge,
ProPublica,
5 May 2026
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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