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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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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
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
With a two-game lead for the No. 1 seed and only four games left, odds are the Chiefs will have home-field advantage for the postseason.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
TickPick is focused on keeping the consumer advantaged over its competition.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The flower-petal design offers two main advantages over spheres, which are typically either coated with medication or carry it in a minuscule internal reservoir.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
With a two-game lead for the No. 1 seed and only four games left, odds are the Chiefs will have home-field advantage for the postseason.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Otherwise, the journey is the perfect opportunity to advantage of the time.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
TickPick is focused on keeping the consumer advantaged over its competition.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Remember, these are the maximum Social Security benefits.David Rae, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Dance has been shown to have numerous health and social benefits, including improvement of cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, weight loss, and improved coordination and balance.Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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While complex to build, these pipelines ultimately automate processes and unlock new growth opportunities.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Festivities for the evening included a talent show and a fashion show as well as opportunities for tons of singing and dancing.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Inflation concerns are renewing interest in private equity and real assets.Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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But Golden State will still have plenty of assets left over, and could still land a bigger fish in the months leading up to the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Such multifaceted readings are typical for Locke, who trained as a painter and considers his subjects carefully and from many different vantages.Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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For nearly the entirety of human existence, our species regularly performed feats of tracking that, from our modern vantage, resemble magic.Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 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
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In the dance of love there are no betters — there is only the pursuit of radical equality.Jimi Calhoun, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024
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Murphy, who got the start Saturday in his stead, suggested switching masks could be beneficial.Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 4 May 2024
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Taurean Prince, a 3-and-D journeyman on a veteran deal, is starting in Middleton's stead for now.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Euthanasia rates also rose, with approximately 850,000 animals euthanized in 2023—a 15 percent jump compared to the previous year.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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With numerous top names expected to jump to Raw in order for the red brand’s move to Netflix, McIntyre would seemingly benefit from a jump to the blue brand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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