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
Eric Bernstein, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the key to using DLSS to your advantage is recognizing when that is, and not using it when your GPU already produces high enough frame rates.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
More than two-thirds of Americans think the nation’s economy is rigged to advantage the rich and powerful, an Ipsos survey last year found.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Diversity within an industry, particularly ones as dynamic as the financial sector, can bestow a long-term advantage on the companies operating in the space.
—Eric Bernstein, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the key to using DLSS to your advantage is recognizing when that is, and not using it when your GPU already produces high enough frame rates.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Currently, neither party is particularly advantaged or disadvantaged by the Electoral College, making this moment an opportune time for those favoring the popular vote to make a strong push to ditch the institution.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
More than two-thirds of Americans think the nation’s economy is rigged to advantage the rich and powerful, an Ipsos survey last year found.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
Noun
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Amara, a nurse who lives in nearby Valencia, said she’s been on edge for weeks as major blazes devastated Southern California.—
Marcio Jose Sanchez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The port and button layout is the same as before, with a volume toggle on the right edge and a power button below it.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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Some organizations may choose to continue DEI efforts discreetly, recognizing the long-term benefits of diverse and inclusive workplaces.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the weekend players talked about the benefits of the fourth-quarter format.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Christensen Hughes sees these changes as an opportunity to align bold visions with meaningful actions.—
Jason Walker,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The suit claims that the district’s policies unfairly restrict the girls’ freedom of expression and deny them fair and equal access to athletic opportunities.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Under the guise of restoring order, U.S. Marines invaded to protect American assets and to forestall German encroachment.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Those assets enabled her to identify three possible causes of the collapse: initial design and construction flaws; decades of deferred maintenance; and prior repair attempts that may have exacerbated other problems.—
John Penney,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
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From today’s vantage, of course, those questions are moot.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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That sure seemed to be the team’s vantage during training camp.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2024
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Our brilliant betters in the Democratic party and at the cable news networks are going through the different stages of defeat.—
Grace Curley,
Boston Herald,
13 Nov. 2024
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The hook is still in play, and a lot of betters seem to be biting on it.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
5 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In Ingram's stead, Jaxson Stauber was called up from Tucson after the November injury.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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In his stead, several young men — all less than half his age — were happy to do the shirt-stripping and -whipping honors.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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State governments collected about $2.5 billion in sports-betting tax revenue in 2024, a 19% jump.—
Sean Gregory / Boston,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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Flagg’s legend is only growing ahead of his likely jump to the NBA.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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