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as in edge
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there
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Relevance
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as in benefit
a thing that helps
had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family
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as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes
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Recent Examples of advantage
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support.
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Democrats, meanwhile, contend the map deliberately fragments minority communities — particularly in regions like Tampa Bay and South Florida — in ways that advantage Republicans.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This innovation promises genuine improvement for golfers of all skill levels, offering a tangible advantage on the greens.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support.
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Verb
The equality with which the Ducks deploy their skaters on power plays is evident in all 10 averaging at least two minutes per game with the man advantage this postseason.
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Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Democrats, meanwhile, contend the map deliberately fragments minority communities — particularly in regions like Tampa Bay and South Florida — in ways that advantage Republicans.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year, including grocery delivery.
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Garibay’s one-handed save denied Jonathan Ricketts a sure goal in the 64th minute, and Moon pulled a 30-yard opportunity off a poor corner kick clearance just wide left.
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The event also gave Kansas City’s Ghanaian residents an opportunity to introduce others to Jama, the tradition of singing, chanting and dancing that has long been intertwined with Ghanaian soccer culture and community celebrations.
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Those assets have never been more valuable in the modern game, given the new lottery system and tightening salary cap constraints.
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General Atlantic, which has more than $126 billion in assets under management, is known for making early bets on fast-growing tech companies.
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More recently that vantage has seemed to change.
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Although the darkest, clearest skies can be found farther south, SkyBoma’s vantage over the endless bush offers remarkable celestial views.
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Kay has hit 12 betters, most in the majors, in his first 66 1/3 innings.
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And while millions of dollars are traded in the markets by betters looking for an edge, Goldenberg said Cuban intelligence and their allies in China and Russia are likely monitoring the markets as well.
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The additional investment in facilities and road transportation DHL Express made during the pandemic has helped put the business in good stead for navigating the current geopolitical uncertainty.
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No true face is as standardizable as the image the person has sent in its stead, and another friend, my partner, even my boss might have sent me the exact same little face earlier.
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About $920 million of the losses stemmed from government-impostor scams, a $131 million jump from 2024.
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However, the true growth engine is Google Cloud, which saw revenue jump 63% and its backlog nearly double to an astounding $462 billion, surpassing last year's total revenue.
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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