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as in evolved
being far along in development
an advanced civilization, among the first anywhere to use the plow, developed on the banks of the Nile River thousands of years ago
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as in progressive
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
went to a very advanced school for gifted children
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as in lent
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 promoted
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in elevated
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 proposed
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in approached
to move closer to
advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog
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Recent Examples of advanced
Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The study, which looked at data from 2004 to 2021, found that advanced breast cancer rates have risen among women of all ages, with the sharpest increases in young women aged 20 to 39, and women over 75.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
At Penn, Mangione took classes on advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics and machine learning, among others, per his LinkedIn.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
This process has the potential to reduce emissions, save energy and lower costs compared with other options and addresses the many shortfalls of other advanced recycling approaches.
—Scott Purnell, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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And on Monday, China opened an antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose value has soared this year amid an AI boom and increasing demand for advanced microchips.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The study, which looked at data from 2004 to 2021, found that advanced breast cancer rates have risen among women of all ages, with the sharpest increases in young women aged 20 to 39, and women over 75.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
At Penn, Mangione took classes on advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics and machine learning, among others, per his LinkedIn.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
This process has the potential to reduce emissions, save energy and lower costs compared with other options and addresses the many shortfalls of other advanced recycling approaches.
—Scott Purnell, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some on the right have envied the ability of the identity-politics Left to seize the commanding heights of progressive politics and enact a top-down social revolution.Fred Bauer, National Review, 1 Dec. 2024
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Related article Hochman elected Los Angeles County district attorney, ousting progressive Gascón Voters in the election overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which captured over 65% of the vote, despite opposition by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders.Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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The people that lent me the money really backed me as the investment.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Chase lent more than his prestige to the Fries trial.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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That same year, Ball was promoted to principal dancer.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lighthouse recently promoted Jameson Parker to CEO after Martini Film Studios took a majority stake.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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There was bleeding from time to time, likely from another subchorionic hematoma, but the pregnancy progressed into her third trimester with minimal issues.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the Vikings offense warmed up as the game progressed, their defense put the clamps on Falcons quarterback Cousins, who was playing in Minnesota for the first time since leaving in the offseason.Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Aligning with Apple in 2023, the production was elevated even more, resulting in record audience numbers for recent performances featuring Usher (2024) and Rihanna (2023).Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The model — and elder sister of Gigi and Bella —became engaged at 41, and rather than a diamond, her partner proposed with a vintage amethyst.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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At home, Ball turned on NY1 and lay on the couch when Posen proposed, handing him a custom ring by Taffin.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The singer Cher evacuated to a hotel on Monday night along with her pets, according to her publicist, who gave no other details.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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For over 30 years, Adam has cultivated connections with fisheries and sourced pristine seafood for high-end restaurants, hotels, and country clubs across the tri-state area.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Synthetic diamonds are cultivated in laboratories, prioritizing durability over aesthetics to withstand the harsh drilling conditions.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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