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as in to lend
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
advanced her some cash with the understanding that the amount would be deducted from her first paycheck
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2
as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in to progress
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in to elevate
to move higher in rank or position
within six months was advanced to the position of head waiter, to the dismay of the waiters who had been there much longer
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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
during her long convalescence, the housebound woman was barely aware of the advance of the seasons
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
under her new teacher, the aspiring violinist has made noticeable advances in her technique in just a few weeks
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as in early
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Recent Examples of advance
Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Fort Worth council member Chris Nettles, whose district includes the facility, said the project is advancing the city’s goals of creating jobs for residents in their communities.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent advances in machine learning have also reduced the burdens of preparing data for the algorithms to process, making government data a veritable gold mine – one that rightfully belongs to the American people.
—Allison Stanger, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Thune is known as an honest and plainspoken dealmaker who will likely give his Republican colleagues more insight and advance notice of leadership decisions.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Verb
IDeA states heavily rely on NIH funds to pursue and advance their research capabilities and address local and general health challenges.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Fort Worth council member Chris Nettles, whose district includes the facility, said the project is advancing the city’s goals of creating jobs for residents in their communities.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Air travel since then has undergone a massive overhaul, with passengers and their luggage going through extensive screening at the airport and passenger information generally uploaded to TSA in advance of travel to facilitate screening.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent advances in machine learning have also reduced the burdens of preparing data for the algorithms to process, making government data a veritable gold mine – one that rightfully belongs to the American people.
—Allison Stanger, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Tickets are free but advance registration is required.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Thune is known as an honest and plainspoken dealmaker who will likely give his Republican colleagues more insight and advance notice of leadership decisions.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advance
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Across its four-day lineup, the festival tells a story of how Jamaica’s bold, unmistakable flavors naturally lend themselves to reinvention— merging with global influences while staying true to their roots.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Eyelet embellishments and a sweetly scalloped edge lend some youthful energy to the already airy cotton percale construction.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
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Politicians historically have used their State of the Union plus-ones to promote or protest federal policies.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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The link between the new game and the new platform helped promote a bold alternative to the retail game sales and distribution systems that had dominated PC gaming for decades.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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But as the pandemic progressed, killing hundreds of thousands of people around the world, Cuomo’s response also faced intense scrutiny over a controversial directive to transfer recovering Covid-19 patients back to nursing homes.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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As the evening progressed, the patio swelled with A-listers.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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No matter what treatments or styles lie in store for your hair, the experience will be elevated by the subtly wafting aroma of their smolderingly exquisite fragrance.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Vance publicly suggested defying a court order, and Musk is increasingly calling for the judges who block the administration to be impeached.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Lawmakers’ antics during Tuesday’s speech and strident culture-war stances suggest the postmortem is a long way off.—
Audrey Fahlberg,
National Review,
6 Mar. 2025
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This panel will dive into the art of the cold read, providing actors with the tools to approach any audition with confidence, preparation, and authenticity.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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But one of my adjustments took me a by surprise, and that is the quandary of how to approach lunch.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Provides opportunities for career advancement through visibility.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In 2022, the village voted to designate the mall as a business district to allow the collection of a 1% tax that would funnel back to the mall for improvements.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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It's also been proven to help achieve a noticeable improvement to your skin's hydration levels in as little as one week.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advance. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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