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
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support.
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
However, margarine has some advantages over butter.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Early second-round picks like Smith come with some contractual advantages for NBA teams.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The testing program is designed to confirm the safety, performance, and economic advantages of Lightbridge Fuel, compared to conventional nuclear fuel used in commercial reactors.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
This also isn’t about punishing the wealthy or reducing competition or eliminating our state’s other advantages.
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Alex Lee,
Mercury News,
19 June 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.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those cost advantages, Schackart said, allow Google to charge about 20% to 30% less for excess compute capacity, which is attracting AI unicorns to Google’s offerings, including its cloud business and enterprise services.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support.
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
However, margarine has some advantages over butter.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Early second-round picks like Smith come with some contractual advantages for NBA teams.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The testing program is designed to confirm the safety, performance, and economic advantages of Lightbridge Fuel, compared to conventional nuclear fuel used in commercial reactors.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
This also isn’t about punishing the wealthy or reducing competition or eliminating our state’s other advantages.
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Alex Lee,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Verb
South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack.
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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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Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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On Tuesday, the State Controller’s Office reported that California’s net liability for state retirees’ health and dental benefits is estimated to be $78 billion, which is down $14 billion from last year’s estimate.
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Paramount has repeatedly touted the benefits of the transaction, and Ellison has attempted to reassure Hollywood’s creative community by promising to put 30 movies a year in theaters.
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There are fewer opportunities for younger workers to find mentors and soak up knowledge.
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My hope is that each and every American and everyone who resides in our great country will all get the same level of freedom and opportunities, and everyone can have a chance at the American dream.
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The union that crafted the proposal responded last week by proposing a legislative alternative that would create a 2% tax on billionaire’s assets.
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Many of the Silicon Valley tech moguls who oppose the measure have already moved their assets to other states or threatened to do so to avoid the possible tax.
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The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages.
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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.
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Being a World Cup host nation comes with certain privileges, and home-field advantage is certainly the most important of them.
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The ability to pursue scientific discovery, develop new surgical techniques and work alongside brilliant colleagues to save and improve lives is one of the greatest privileges imaginable.
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“Advantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantages. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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