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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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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
Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
The tour is free with advance registration, and does not require a homes tour ticket.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The funding will help the firm advance its innovative closed-loop geothermal system (AGS) technology, which promises to deliver affordable, long-term, sustainable energy.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The dedicated lanes are available to families with children 12 and under, and no advance registration is required.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
The tour is free with advance registration, and does not require a homes tour ticket.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
The Gaza City push is a direct continuation of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, a weekslong campaign in southern and central Gaza that Israel said dismantled Hamas positions and cleared the way for troops to advance north.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The funding will help the firm advance its innovative closed-loop geothermal system (AGS) technology, which promises to deliver affordable, long-term, sustainable energy.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In advance of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, police swept the streets of Ginza, a fashionable neighborhood in Tokyo, for members of a group of style-conscious students known as the Miyuki Tribe.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advance
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With a natural sheen and texture, the material also lends itself well to a desirable drape and elegant folds.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The $300 million funding gives them real firepower to deliver on this pivot, and ARK Invest’s involvement lends credibility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Rising pressure on Nvidia Huawei’s announcement comes as China promotes homegrown alternatives to Nvidia.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The turn of the century saw the advent of rhizobial soil inoculants for improving legume growth, with the FDA promoting such applications.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
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If left untreated, these infections can progress from the outer ear and lead to serious complications such as deafness, facial paralysis, or balance problems.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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For Lesnar, a win keeps the beast image intact and elevates him ahead in future feuds.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Another area of low pressure will bring more moisture into southern parts of California and Arizona on Sunday, elevating the threat for flash flooding.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorski, for example, has suggested that NATO should shoot down Russian drones operating over western Ukraine.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Merging classical watchmaking features with 1970s aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, the RD#5 is a stunning horological coup—one suggesting that sometimes, analog really is better.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Fraser and Schweigert also laid out a four-quadrant model on how to approach high-stakes situations.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The plane then slows down and comes to a stop as airport staff approach the jet.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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For home improvement projects, check out the store’s many services, which range from DIY workshops to paint color matching.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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This ongoing improvement reduces the organization’s dependency on manual inputs from customers, account managers and sales teams, creating a more autonomous and data-driven process.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advance. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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