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as in to lend
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 to promote
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in to progress
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in to elevate
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 to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in progress
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 improvement
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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as in early
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Recent Examples of advance
Reuters, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
According to multiple local reports, the rebels are also advancing toward the center of the neighboring South Kivu after seizing towns in the province.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
But none of the deals or technological advances have stopped the losses from piling up at the companies building flying cars.
—Michael Liedtke, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Attendance is free with advance registration; register at dia.org.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The rebels advanced south on Wednesday in an apparent attempt to expand their area of control.
—Reuters, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
According to multiple local reports, the rebels are also advancing toward the center of the neighboring South Kivu after seizing towns in the province.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
The chatbot is part of the spy agency’s drive to improve the tools available to C.I.A. analysts and its officers in the field, and to better understand adversaries’ technical advances.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
But none of the deals or technological advances have stopped the losses from piling up at the companies building flying cars.
—Michael Liedtke, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Around 30 states also require advance registration before Election Day.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Attendance is free with advance registration; register at dia.org.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advance
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This technique lends an ethereal quality to her portraits of African women as well as her photos of giraffes crossing grassy plains in Kenya.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kirk Franklin After making a pact on the 2022 Grammys red carpet to work together, the contemporary gospel legend sang on and/or lent direction of his eponymous Singers to multiple Vol. 4 tracks.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s order also rescinded policies that required federal contractors to promote affirmative action and diversity programs—his actions are in line with promises listed in his Agenda 47 platform outlined during his campaign.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Regarding issues encountered by Hey Jane, Logan directed The Verge to Meta’s policies, which state that content promoting the use of pharmaceutical drugs is allowed on the platform but may not be eligible for recommendation.—
Mia Sato,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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But that’s where (manager) Will (Venable) and the staff come in and take advantage of those teaching moments for these players to progress at the major-league level.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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The reports appear every Monday and provide a detailed breakdown of how your movement, recovery (from exercise and stress), and sleep have progressed over time.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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An Olympic gold medal, Women’s Open Championship win at St. Andrews and entry into the LPGA’s Hall of Fame elevated Ko to dizzying heights in the women’s game.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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The victory also elevated his career earnings total to more than $7 million, not too shabby for a horse that sold at auction for $40,000 as a 2-year-old.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The magnitude of the two events suggested, according to Whisker Labs, that the faults were on the high-voltage transmission lines that carry electricity from facilities like power plants to substations.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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As such, retail growth suggests lingering consumer engagement despite the dip in confidence.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Public Schools officials had said that at least one immigration officer approached Hamline Elementary School on the city’s Southwest Side late Friday morning, but was not allowed to enter.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Fire was approaching the facility, home to 45 elderly and disabled patients ranging in age from mid-60s to 103, many of them bedridden, some with dementia.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Their efforts focus on solving key challenges that have impeded the advancement of fusion technology for over seventy years.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2025 After much advancement and excitement around AI technologies in 2024, the coming year promises to be much more measured and thoughtful.—
Arjun Pillai,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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In clinical trials, participants saw improvement in their depressive symptoms as early as 24 hours after starting the medication.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the first two days of his tenure, Johnson also discussed with Williams areas of improvement.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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