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as in lends
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 promotes
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in upgrades
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 proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in advancements
forward movement in time or place
during her long convalescence, the housebound woman was barely aware of the advance of the seasons
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as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
under her new teacher, the aspiring violinist has made noticeable advances in her technique in just a few weeks
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Recent Examples of advances
Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Wang, who was serving for the first set at 5-4 during the incident, advances to the next round in the way no tennis player wants to win.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Gameplay revolves around managing a beautiful island where time advances in real-time.
—Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
The winner of the UCSD-UCSB game advances to play Cal Poly for the Big West championship, needing two victories over the Mustangs to secure the title and the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Regionals.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
After being one-and-done in the conference tournament last season, Miami (37-17) now advances to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Kotek will face off in November against whoever advances from a crowded Republican primary field of 14 candidates.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
James outscores Pierce 45-41 in the shootout, but Boston advances with a 97-92 win.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
So to them this is just something that advances a legislative agenda.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Scott Mayerowitz, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The Riverside County Regional Cold Case Homicide Team has released new information, thanks to advances in forensic science, about a woman found dead in the open California desert in 1994, in hopes of identifying her.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The university’s top official, Liao Xiangzhong, said these changes were made because advances in technology have made it so that offering these degrees as standalone programs no longer makes sense.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Noting the history of agentic AI, Agarwal called for major advances, soon.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Marcisz said advances in security technology continue to drive spending decisions for private companies and organizations — and will keep doing so as more tools are developed.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Which, generally speaking, results in faster, cheaper and more efficient advances.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration’s latest plan to get the air traffic control workforce on better footing makes some important advances.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
And all of these projects rely on advances in computational biology, using AI to compare genomes of different species and also to intuit and fill in the gaps of ancient DNA.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Verb
Why Ambulatory Surgery Centers Matter For Society Beyond individual benefits, the expansion of neurosurgical ASCs advances regional care delivery.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Wang, who was serving for the first set at 5-4 during the incident, advances to the next round in the way no tennis player wants to win.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Gameplay revolves around managing a beautiful island where time advances in real-time.
—Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
The winner of the UCSD-UCSB game advances to play Cal Poly for the Big West championship, needing two victories over the Mustangs to secure the title and the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Regionals.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
After being one-and-done in the conference tournament last season, Miami (37-17) now advances to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Kotek will face off in November against whoever advances from a crowded Republican primary field of 14 candidates.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
James outscores Pierce 45-41 in the shootout, but Boston advances with a 97-92 win.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
So to them this is just something that advances a legislative agenda.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Noun
Advance was known in the industry for a pledge that employees who weren’t in a union would have jobs regardless of economic downturns or technological advances.
—Scott Mayerowitz, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The Riverside County Regional Cold Case Homicide Team has released new information, thanks to advances in forensic science, about a woman found dead in the open California desert in 1994, in hopes of identifying her.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The university’s top official, Liao Xiangzhong, said these changes were made because advances in technology have made it so that offering these degrees as standalone programs no longer makes sense.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Noting the history of agentic AI, Agarwal called for major advances, soon.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Marcisz said advances in security technology continue to drive spending decisions for private companies and organizations — and will keep doing so as more tools are developed.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Which, generally speaking, results in faster, cheaper and more efficient advances.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration’s latest plan to get the air traffic control workforce on better footing makes some important advances.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
And all of these projects rely on advances in computational biology, using AI to compare genomes of different species and also to intuit and fill in the gaps of ancient DNA.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advances
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Luckily, Robinson believes Hafley’s scheme lends itself to his ability.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The mostly monochromatic palette, punctuated with flashes of blood red and cobalt, lends the whole place a cinematic quality, like something from a Paolo Sorrentino film, rather than your standard five-star interior.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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This prevents reactive behaviors from spreading to the team and promotes calm, consistent leadership, which is more effective for sustained performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Microsoft, which widely promotes its Copilot technology, has lagged behind internet rivals in creating AI tools and services that resonate with users.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Officials say the planning process will take time, and TPWD will share updates – including potential opening timelines – as work progresses.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The robot’s motions appear increasingly fluid as the session progresses, suggesting that the exercises are intended to test not only strength but also agility, reflexes, and real-time adaptation, reports Techeblog.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Stifel upgrades Booz Allen Hamilton to buy from hold Stifel said the stock too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Moving into a strike upgrades the damage.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Hilton proposes to reform the California Environmental Quality Act so that only government prosecutors can sue, preventing private individuals and organizations from stopping or delaying new housing projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Showrunner Oren Uziel, whose credits include 22 Jump Street and The Cloverfield Paradox, approaches this premise by hurling noir clichés and superhero clichés into the same sack and shaking vigorously until everything becomes a blur of familiar shapes.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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The actor then approaches the crowd to sign various items held out in front of him.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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That new thing As his predecessor did 135 years ago, Leo warns that individual humans and humanity itself must not be left behind by technological advancements or by new forms of power.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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In the meantime, Smith has some bug fixes and some minor improvements planned, as well as combat sports- and soccer-specific versions of GeoSports.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2026
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The city’s Lake Austin overlay adds another layer of limitation, regulating how owners can build near the water, including the size, placement and expansion of homes, docks, bulkheads and other shoreline improvements within 1,000 feet of the lake.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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