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
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Los Angeles offers unique advantages that few Olympic cities can match.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The contributions and earnings have the tax advantages for medical premiums as well as medical expenses.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
While the deal offered significant strategic advantages, Mylan also acquired Upjohn's mature branded portfolio, including drugs such as Lyrica for nerve pain treatment, many of which were facing deteriorating sales.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
There were those dumb America's Care Packages that bestowed special powers to popular players to give them unfair advantages.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
The children of the wealthy already start life with substantial advantages.
—Prasad Krishnamurthy, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Suddenly, there is broad enthusiasm for systems that keep the powerful from hoarding all available advantages.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Suddenly, Tile no longer had access to the same system-level advantages.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 30 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
Navratilova was asked whether tennis’ biggest names get advantages that other players do not.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Los Angeles offers unique advantages that few Olympic cities can match.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The contributions and earnings have the tax advantages for medical premiums as well as medical expenses.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
While the deal offered significant strategic advantages, Mylan also acquired Upjohn's mature branded portfolio, including drugs such as Lyrica for nerve pain treatment, many of which were facing deteriorating sales.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
There were those dumb America's Care Packages that bestowed special powers to popular players to give them unfair advantages.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
The children of the wealthy already start life with substantial advantages.
—Prasad Krishnamurthy, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Suddenly, there is broad enthusiasm for systems that keep the powerful from hoarding all available advantages.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Suddenly, Tile no longer had access to the same system-level advantages.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 30 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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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Conversations want courage as instinctive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication conjoins warrior Mars there, urging clear words with soft edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Readiness, response, and recovery has to become a part of workforce strategy, embedded into benefits design, leave policies, occupational health and safety, communications, and business continuity planning.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Offers from Championship and League One clubs in England and opportunities abroad followed, but after speaking to manager Jim Goodwin about a return to Tannadice, his mind was made up.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Today, American players are starring for some of Europe's biggest clubs, competing in the Champions League and exploring opportunities that would have been unimaginable during Donovan's playing days.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Once the ball starts rolling, the stadium’s altitude — 7,216 feet above sea level — will be one of the biggest assets for the Mexican lineup led by coach Javier Aguirre.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Still, wage garnishment rules differ by jurisdiction, and creditors often must meet specific legal requirements before attempting to collect from marital assets or income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 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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Built around recognition that is truly personalized and with benefits that are confirmed from the moment of booking, Diamond Reserve delivers a more elevated set of privileges for Hilton’s most frequent guests.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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After someone puts themself on the exclusion list, casinos must deny them gaming privileges, the council said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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