1
as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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2
as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancement
Another 87% reported that motherhood negatively impacted their advancement opportunities.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 May 2025
The road to takeoff Still, with continued investment, policy support, and technological advancements, experts believe that the idea of flying on fuel made from air could become a reality.
—Megan Frye, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The excitement throughout the league and momentum in global growth of the game have made this a seemingly inevitable advancement.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 May 2025
The road to takeoff Still, with continued investment, policy support, and technological advancements, experts believe that the idea of flying on fuel made from air could become a reality.
—Megan Frye, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The excitement throughout the league and momentum in global growth of the game have made this a seemingly inevitable advancement.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
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Kroger The chain grocery store is offering a digital coupon for Private Selection 6-pack of Angus Beef Chuck Patties — normally $12.99, but $6.99 with the National Hamburger Day promotion.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Also keep in mind, travel advisers could have access to different promotions and discount codes, so seek their help to save money, said Wilkerson.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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This would mark an improvement over the year-ago quarter, when the company reported earnings of $1.27 per share on sales of $22.2 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Senators from both parties were also upset with the House, after GOP leaders there refused to bring up a budget bill with funding for capital improvement projects across the state, including for a new mental health hospital in Kansas City.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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These are some of nearly 70 environmental action items identified in the Project 2025 Tracker, of which 47 are already completed or in progress less than 150 days into President Trump’s second term.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Real progress likely depends on systemic change: bold regulations to limit plastic production, major investments in alternative materials, and the will to challenge an industry that has polluted our planet for decades.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2025
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Larger groups can be accommodated with advance notice.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The studio took a wellness-forward approach to their design, wanting to highlight the connection to water by creating an organic sense of flow between the outdoor and indoor areas, utilizing the same inside and out to create a gentle progression between spaces.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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This will all change later this season, as according to MLB.com, Ohtani has begun to throw sliders and curveballs in his bullpen sessions during his pitching progression.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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This goal was focused on asking participants what else could be done to educate the community on the renting process.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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The bigger challenge is the City Council itself, as councilmembers may be reluctant to change housing policy too much and too quickly, especially in ways that would lessen the relative importance of City Hall in the development process.—
Daniel Brennan,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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Because teams are allowed to change tires during a red flag, most of the grid took the opportunity to make the swap, and the top 10 became a procession, those spots remaining unchanged from start to finish.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Family members, escorted by Mexican Navy personnel, joined a procession to the Heroic Military Naval School for the memorial ceremony, El Universal reported.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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