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
CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Being a self-repairing sack of meat, even in 2026, still has its advantages.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
Each brings real advantages, but each also builds a predictable liability.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For example, direct control of some state institutions could give a ruling party or leader advantages.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Those are two significant advantages.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
So what advantages, if any, do South Florida residents have?
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Gold comes with a couple of other advantages during trying times, Casey adds.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 23 Jan. 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
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Columbus blanked the Blackhawks on their two power-play chances, running their string of futility to 26 man-advantages and 10 games without a goal.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Being a self-repairing sack of meat, even in 2026, still has its advantages.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
Each brings real advantages, but each also builds a predictable liability.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For example, direct control of some state institutions could give a ruling party or leader advantages.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Those are two significant advantages.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
So what advantages, if any, do South Florida residents have?
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Gold comes with a couple of other advantages during trying times, Casey adds.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
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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
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In an industry that has historically pushed Latin artists to translate themselves, soften their edges, or neutralize their identity to become global stars, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio chose the opposite.—
Rocio Munoz,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The same flowers rouged the edges of the road, where the resident Labrador mixes, Lulu and Mocio, led us back to the agriturismo’s bodega.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Vachris has also touted the benefits of a diverse workforce.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Like Field, many people who have taken these drugs, broadly known as glucagonlike peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, have seen weight loss stagnate—and nearly a quarter haven’t seen any weight or health benefits at all.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s military has warned that any attack would be met with an immediate and decisive response, including strikes on US forces and assets in the region.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Management said that about 60% of 2025 capex went toward machine line servers, with the remaining 40% going to longer-duration assets, including data centers (including the physical building) and networking equipment.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Parker Management’s goal with the acquisition is to unlock new opportunities for creators to build sustainable, thriving businesses across multiple platforms.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some tech stocks are also taking a pause as investors look for opportunities in other sectors, according to Daniel Skelly, head of Morgan Stanley’s wealth management market research and strategy team.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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The over 5,100-square-foot penthouse with interiors by Gachot Studios provides extraordinary vantages of the Manhattan skyline, and beyond.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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As is taking away china privileges from even one-time offenders.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another 200,000 pages were withheld over legal privileges.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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