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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancement
The news was announced by Tim McNeal, president of the HRTS board of directors, HRTS chair David Madden and HRTS CEO and HRTS Foundation chair Melissa Grego, along with Nancy Weintraub, Easterseals’ Southern California chief advancement officer.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 June 2026
Regardless of size, the following selections stand out big in their respective categories, having successfully landed a new definition of advancement.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
The discovery marks an advancement in the study of cold objects beyond the solar system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 June 2026
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 June 2026
Regardless of size, the following selections stand out big in their respective categories, having successfully landed a new definition of advancement.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
The discovery marks an advancement in the study of cold objects beyond the solar system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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After months of community outreach and crunching new data, the city identified where the most severe crashes are happening and where safety improvements could have the biggest impact.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The placebo effect occurs when someone experiences symptom improvement after taking a pill or receiving a treatment with no direct medical or biological effect on the condition being treated.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Before departing for Switzerland, US Vice President JD Vance said one priority was to make progress on a ceasefire in Lebanon, which has again come under missile fire from Israel.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) was handed to the two projects, which were among seven works in progress that screened for a panel of industry professionals this week in Cluj.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Mexico, a co-host of the tournament alongside the United States and Canada, is aiming to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup and advance beyond the round of 16.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Which brings us to his case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, a topic perhaps being debated by its selection committee right now in advance of Monday’s announcement of the class of 2026.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Having never progressed from the group stage of a World Cup, Ivory Coast now have a 95 per cent chance of getting to the knockout stage, needing to beat Curacao to guarantee progression to the last-32 stage.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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As a fifth-generation real estate professional and a fourth-generation Laguna Beach native, Stanaland views the sale as a natural progression.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin previously said multiple bills related to carriage horses were expected to move through the legislative process.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The procession, led by King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, featured four carriages transporting members of the royal family and their esteemed guests.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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The procession saw several Knicks players, including Jalen Brunson, exit floats to greet fans.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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