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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During Vrabel’s early days in Tennessee, players would walk into team meetings on edge.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The job market is always shifting, but staying adaptable gives you the edge.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ogwumike talked to The Athletic at the end of last season about how that benefit has extended her career.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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McRae’s songs followed lively sets from No Doubt and P!nk, two of the many artists who joined forces for Thursday night’s benefit show.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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Likely facing similar criticism, Ravens fans saw the opportunity to return the favor.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 2025, these nine will present ample opportunities to step out of your neighborhood, try a new cuisine, and dine more expansively.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appétit,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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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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The image, set from the vantage inside a triple-height room, featured cascading architecture and an indoor-outdoor transition, creating a natural extension to the rippling water out front.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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From today’s vantage, of course, those questions are moot.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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 their stead, Gui Santos and rookie Quinten Post have stepped up lately.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2025
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But what was nominated in their stead is the real indicator of some titles that are still not out of the awards race just yet.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
15 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 5 Feb. 2025.
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