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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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
While the Dodgers have the most advantages on paper, Toronto has enough talent to compete and could test Los Angeles' bullpen, a known weakness.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Whether or not to cut back coneflowers is ultimately based on preference, but there are some advantages to delaying the process.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Experts say Harmony could reshape undersea dynamics in the Arctic, where US and NATO submarines have long enjoyed stealth advantages.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Current blockchain implementations complement traditional banking relationships while offering specific advantages for routine operational transfers.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
While City boss Guardiola has used a 4-3-3 more often in his managerial career, his methods follow Lillo’s approach in using positional play to create more passing angles and greater numerical advantages at the sharp end of the pitch.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
If you have been diagnosed with any cancer, being young has its advantages, Ng said.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Their status affords him significant advantages, which play surprisingly large roles in the story.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Legalized betting has certain security advantages in that unusual betting patterns — such as large bets being placed on a random player’s performance — can be immediately flagged.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
While the Dodgers have the most advantages on paper, Toronto has enough talent to compete and could test Los Angeles' bullpen, a known weakness.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Whether or not to cut back coneflowers is ultimately based on preference, but there are some advantages to delaying the process.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Experts say Harmony could reshape undersea dynamics in the Arctic, where US and NATO submarines have long enjoyed stealth advantages.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Current blockchain implementations complement traditional banking relationships while offering specific advantages for routine operational transfers.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
While City boss Guardiola has used a 4-3-3 more often in his managerial career, his methods follow Lillo’s approach in using positional play to create more passing angles and greater numerical advantages at the sharp end of the pitch.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
If you have been diagnosed with any cancer, being young has its advantages, Ng said.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Their status affords him significant advantages, which play surprisingly large roles in the story.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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The final dish is super soft and gooey towards the center (that is its name, after all), but the edges get beautifully crisped and well-browned.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The petrified waterfalls have turquoise pools perched on cliff edges.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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The uncertainty has caused fear for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare benefits.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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And although fallout from major geopolitical announcements is par for the course in the digital assets market, traders suffered more in this instance due to the unwinding of many leveraged positions.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Meanwhile, the European Commission slow-walks the release of €140 billion in frozen Russian assets that could improve Ukrainian war prospects.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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While the power opportunities are bright, the current earnings reports are much more dour as the oil sector slogs along with weakened activity.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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More patents are filed in states with more H-1B visa holders, which can lead to the creation of more businesses and, in turn, job opportunities.—
Ben Zweig,
Time,
23 Oct. 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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An appeals court paused the ruling, but directed the hospital to allow Bowden to apply for privileges.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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Moving forward, there are murmurs of those being stripped of titles and losing certain privileges.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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