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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
Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The strategy used by the horseshoe bat could advance human technology.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Shortly afterward, Bernhard Riemann, Henri Poincaré, and others made further advances.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The operation, owned by Ben Agresta, reportedly sold a substantial number of advance VIP tickets at $49 apiece.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Shares of competitor Sandisk advanced almost 3%, while the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) 's stock gained 2%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The strategy used by the horseshoe bat could advance human technology.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Noun
The average notice period between a layoff announcement and a final day for affected workers has been running relatively short—often 30 to 60 days, with WARN Act requirements for large layoffs providing at least 60 days of advance notice in most cases.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Shortly afterward, Bernhard Riemann, Henri Poincaré, and others made further advances.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Adjective
Flagg didn’t get advance notice of his win, with the Maine native having to find out via television.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The operation, owned by Ben Agresta, reportedly sold a substantial number of advance VIP tickets at $49 apiece.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Verb
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Bender and David thought Gore’s folksy delivery of complicated scientific and climatological information would lend itself to a documentary that might add urgency to environmental policy debates.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Country star Zach Brown hosted a surprise private concert as a reward, Billie Eilish lent her name to a unique idol, and Jimmy Fallon hatched what ended up being a devastating advantage that later turned into a death sentence.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The top professional sports leagues formed a coalition with some broadcasters, including NBC and Fox, three years ago and agreed that betting should be marketed only to fans of legal age and that excessive gambling should not be promoted.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Musk promoted the accomplishment on Twitter.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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As the novel progresses, the two tracks collide in unexpected ways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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As the disease progresses, symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, organ dysfunction and sometimes internal or external bleeding, the WHO said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Carragher acknowledged that Slot’s achievement in winning the Premier League in his first campaign elevated him to a level above what fellow Dutchman Ten Hag achieved in just over two years as Manchester United manager following his summer 2022 appointment, but the point stood.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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This matching set gives a sporty-chic vibe, thanks to contrast stripes along the sleeves, adding just enough detail to elevate it beyond your standard loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Instead, Huxley suggests that all of the characters except Propter are suffering from various delusions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Some draft analysts suggested Freeling could use some seasoning after starting just 17 games at Georgia.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Even under broader classifications, California data does not show administrative spending approaching 50% of education funding.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Beyond emotional support, many patients also need guidance on lifestyle habits after starting treatment—including how to approach to diet and nutrition, Rariy said.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
14 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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First and foremost, there are no available players who would be decisive improvements.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Shares of the home improvement retailer are 2% lower before the bell, despite the positive report.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advance. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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