1
as in lending
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 promoting
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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3
as in progressing
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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4
as in elevating
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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5
as in proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in approaching
to move closer to
advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog
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as in gaining
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Recent Examples of advancing
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
That compares to only one-third of countries assessed a decade ago, at a time when roughly the same number were also advancing.
—Matthew Tostevin
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Mastercard faces many potential challenges and obstacles in advancing agentic commerce.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu won the Boston nonpartisan mayoral primary with majority support, advancing to face New England Patriots heir Josh Kraft in the general election.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, if King stays on the mound this month, the Padres should have a decent chance of advancing beyond a best-of-three wild-card round.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.
—Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2025
Our member companies are committed to advancing public policies that increase access to affordable high-speed internet in a manner that encourages persistent innovation and greater connectivity for all Californians.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
For decades, Republican and Democratic administrations have understood that advancing democracy abroad creates allies and contributes to a more stable and economically successful world.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency – which has the primary responsibility for monitoring Hamas, had intelligence that senior Hamas officials were convening in Doha to discuss the exact proposal the US was advancing.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
That compares to only one-third of countries assessed a decade ago, at a time when roughly the same number were also advancing.
—Matthew Tostevin
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Mastercard faces many potential challenges and obstacles in advancing agentic commerce.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu won the Boston nonpartisan mayoral primary with majority support, advancing to face New England Patriots heir Josh Kraft in the general election.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, if King stays on the mound this month, the Padres should have a decent chance of advancing beyond a best-of-three wild-card round.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.
—Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2025
Our member companies are committed to advancing public policies that increase access to affordable high-speed internet in a manner that encourages persistent innovation and greater connectivity for all Californians.
—Janus Norman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
For decades, Republican and Democratic administrations have understood that advancing democracy abroad creates allies and contributes to a more stable and economically successful world.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancing
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Banks fund themselves by taking short-term deposits and lending out longer-term loans.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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These findings highlight the value of striking a balance between gung-ho overkill and long-term practicality—in the process, lending a strategic advantage to the quest for entrepreneurial success.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 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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That political violence and policy violence are contrary to establishing justice, contrary to providing for the common defense contract, promoting the general welfare, contrary to ensuring domestic tranquility and contrast to equal protection under the law.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
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Still the Yankees are seemingly in better position given how the starting pitching for the most part is performing and how Aaron Judge is progressing.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The two incidents meant that neither had a chance of making the top five and progressing to Monday’s final, prompting Van de Velde’s act of kindness.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those in the know have made a convincing argument for elevating the loungewear with miniskirts and kitten heels.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Morning sunlight signals the brain to wake fully, thus elevating alertness and setting the body’s internal clock.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said proposing the legislation after accepting money from Negrin was enough to trigger the state’s anti-corruption laws.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the president has sought other methods of decreasing the Department of Education's power, including proposing a 15% funding decrease for the agency in his 2026 budget proposal.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 2019, the approaching end-of-support for Windows 7 was credited with sparking strong PC sales globally.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of the book’s success, and the show’s, people began approaching her out in the world to tell her about their experiences with her work.—
Dan Kois,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
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The immediacy and interactivity of social media platforms amplified the outrage, encouraging group mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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By encouraging curiosity, leaders and employees can move beyond surface-level use and unlock the full potential of the tools around them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In doing so, Martin implicated billionaire bankers, major American corporations, and Colombia’s political elite.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Advancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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