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
Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Florida hospitals benefit from public funding, tax advantages, and community trust that demand accountability in return.
—Linda D. Gadd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Those three guys are three of the best screeners in college basketball and know how to create advantages for our guards, and David is a huge part of that.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Home values average around $800,000 according to Zillow, and living in Florida, where there’s no state income tax, has its financial advantages.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
For him, Miami’s advantages are straightforward.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The research team also pointed out that flexibility and safety are not the only advantages of the innovative electrolyte.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The iPhone's extra speed and battery life are huge advantages that can justify the extra $100, especially since the 256GB versions of both phones actually cost the same.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Each approach comes with its own advantages and trade-offs.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 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
Detractors will note the labor-saving advantages of using AI.
—Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Florida hospitals benefit from public funding, tax advantages, and community trust that demand accountability in return.
—Linda D. Gadd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Those three guys are three of the best screeners in college basketball and know how to create advantages for our guards, and David is a huge part of that.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Home values average around $800,000 according to Zillow, and living in Florida, where there’s no state income tax, has its financial advantages.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
For him, Miami’s advantages are straightforward.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The research team also pointed out that flexibility and safety are not the only advantages of the innovative electrolyte.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The iPhone's extra speed and battery life are huge advantages that can justify the extra $100, especially since the 256GB versions of both phones actually cost the same.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Each approach comes with its own advantages and trade-offs.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 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
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For a more permanent solution, Wang recommends sewing the edges of the sheets together and leaving an opening to stuff the bed with fabric scraps or old clothes.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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These investments lift everyone working in the software industry, making technology more accessible and extending its benefits across society.—
Milan Shetti,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Letting your child’s artistic side flourish has innumerable benefits, from boosting confidence to creativity.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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The United States and its allies are trying to break China’s dominance in battery supply chains, while Chinese companies have spent heavily securing mining assets across Africa.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mobix Labs highlighted that governments and infrastructure operators are increasingly investing in technologies that can improve situational awareness, detect threats earlier, and protect critical assets, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The latest move appears to signal a potential shift after Cuba has allowed limited private enterprise on the island since 2021, though those opportunities have largely excluded Cubans living abroad.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Developer Rami Batal of 5B Enterprises tells Robb Report that the multi-year project capitalizes on the view from all angles, including glittering vantages of the downtown skyline at sunset.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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Braver Angels has created a cross-partisan Civic Scholars Council to explore the meanings of courageous citizenship and examine lessons of America’s civic history from different vantages.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI’s Sora introduced greater privileges and granular control to rightsholders in 2025, following a glut of content based on existing IP—from Pikachu to Oppenheimer.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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All of this comes as reports that the two will lose a lot of their privileges as the monarchy shrinks in the future.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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