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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Relevance
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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
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
And in girls Class 4A, Pueblo Central (95.5) holds a commanding advantage over second-place Lamar (45.5).
—The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
To cope with urgent challenges such as interstate conflict and large-scale migration, U.S. policymakers will need a keen, nuanced sense of which powers and advantages their country possesses.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Even after the Terps scored seven of the game’s next 11 points to assume a 31-27 advantage, Iowa responded with a 9-0 run to take a 36-31 lead.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
And in girls Class 4A, Pueblo Central (95.5) holds a commanding advantage over second-place Lamar (45.5).
—The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Treating them as though their needs are identical ignores challenges some must overcome and advantages others may be afforded—in either case, shaped by factors beyond their control.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
To cope with urgent challenges such as interstate conflict and large-scale migration, U.S. policymakers will need a keen, nuanced sense of which powers and advantages their country possesses.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
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The Pirates got to almost every loose ball and played with an edge that was nowhere to be found for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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There was a pervasive sense of indignation from current and former European officials, who have funneled significant aid to Ukraine and are deeply worried about how a ceasefire deal could impact the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) eastern edge.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of his key strengths is his ability to embrace challenges as opportunities for innovation.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Galvanize pairs general expertise on the real estate sector with knowledge of the financial opportunities that can come from decarbonizing real estate assets—think of lower costs as a result of energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Financial markets:Stocks waver as investors eye Federal Reserve minutes and Trump's tariff announcements Bullion is seen as a safeguard against geopolitical risks and inflation, but rising interest rates diminish its attractiveness as a non-yielding asset.—
Daksh Grover,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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InterSystems offers an enterprise data fabric that speeds and simplifies access to data assets across the entire business.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 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
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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
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Finding the best defender to play in his stead, especially behind ground-ball pitchers Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown, should be the club’s foremost goal.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The armed group declined to talk with the TV station, but asked Cook to speak in their stead.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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Since making the jump from beauty influencer to reggaeton mexa baddie, 23-year-old Mua is now running the scene.—
Lucas Villa,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Universities offer great education, but many fall short of helping students make the jump into the workforce.—
Botir Nasridinov,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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