1
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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2
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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2025
For one, coordinated destruction of data centers would require simultaneous strikes across dozens of countries, any one of which could refuse and gain massive strategic advantage.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Across every European country that participated in the survey, people were more likely than not to believe their economies are rigged to advantage the rich and powerful.
—Matt Ward-Perkins, CNBC, 6 June 2025
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Noun
What’s the advantage to making a big splash at SDCC for Disney?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2025
For one, coordinated destruction of data centers would require simultaneous strikes across dozens of countries, any one of which could refuse and gain massive strategic advantage.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Verb
The great crime, however, is perpetrated by politicians and business leaders who created a system that greatly advantages corporations over people.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Across every European country that participated in the survey, people were more likely than not to believe their economies are rigged to advantage the rich and powerful.
—Matt Ward-Perkins, CNBC, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
Noun
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Fifth-year edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, who was also held back by an injury during the spring, took comfort in the support of his teammate.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys owner wants his edge rusher suited up and playing with or without an extension in place.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Social media is filled with posts about castor oil stomach packs and applying drops of castor oil into the belly button, claiming a vast array of health benefits including weight loss and detox.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The 30th anniversary of Java, which the Java community is celebrating this year, offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the remarkable changes the ecosystem has undergone.—
Alexander Belokrylov,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Yeah, this will be a good opportunity for guys to recover a little bit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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If the Blue Jays have the assets to get a deal done, the addition of Keller to their rotation may cement them as the favorites in the American League.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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For instance, Circle derived nearly the entirety of revenues and income as reported in 2024 from interest on these reserve assets, but that has the potential to change rapidly.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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His front-row vantage of the bond market was the perfect spot from which to see the way that dynamic played out: the Treasury issued the debt, and then the Federal Reserve bought it.—
Mary Childs,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Was this the best vantage from which to see the lorn, majestic island Skellig Michael (otherwise known as the home of middle-aged Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi )?—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Betting on a certain player to record a hit or strike out a certain number of betters might be a better play than trying to predict the winner of an individual game.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Instead, Netflix’s latest gazes across deeper ideological divides: freedom versus security, the people versus their bureaucratic betters.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In his stead came Travis Glover, a 2024 sixth round draft pick who played just 13 snaps during the regular season last year.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In their stead come loads more fresh and thrilling releases, covered in our 'What's Coming to Netflix in July 2025?' article.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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This year, DeJean will take on a bigger role from the jump.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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From the jump, Von pressed Altman on the breakneck pace of AI development.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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