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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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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
Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The single advances to the summit in its 27th week on the list, the seventh-longest wait in the chart’s history.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
Purchases must be made 21 days in advance and for travel between March 3 through May 21, 2025.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 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 first four games in the 68-team field advance four winners into the main 64-team bracket.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The single advances to the summit in its 27th week on the list, the seventh-longest wait in the chart’s history.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
That’s why most Super Bowl marketers start devising their plans months in advance.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
Purchases must be made 21 days in advance and for travel between March 3 through May 21, 2025.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 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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Peg Leg Porker uses a proprietary dry rub on their pork that imbues it with salt and spice, and the hickory wood used for smoking lends a flavor dynamic that’s a signature of Tennessee BBQ.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Both parents and pupils are asked to lend their cooperation to the end that school work can be accomplished properly so that standards will not suffer greatly.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump and his administrative have fired independent inspectors generals of 17 agencies, purged the Justice Department of attorneys who worked on the criminal investigations targeting him and pushed out top FBI executives promoted by former FBI Director Christopher Wray.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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By promoting local inventory, Temu’s products not only arrive faster to shoppers’ doorsteps, but the company also reduces its reliance on sellers who ship direct from China.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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While tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been paused, the White House has warned that they could still be enacted if border security agreements do not progress.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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The new additions should help Spurs progress deep in the Europa League and FA Cup, while all three of them might have important roles to play against Liverpool at Anfield on Thursday in Tottenham’s biggest game of the season — the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Shiseido Urban Environment Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42 $38 SEPHORA Think of this oil-free SPF as a little luxury to elevate your daily routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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The White House’s hostility toward DEI has elevated the stakes for corporations already grappling with how to navigate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion amid a growing culture war, experts said.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some research, including a 2014 study of twins in China, suggests that genetics may play a role, with both grandiosity and entitlement seeming to be shared more by the twins than by other siblings.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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The girl had seen police approach her father in the street outside their safe house in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and ran to confront them.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Both Democrats and Republicans have broadly agreed that the current immigration system is in need of reform, though approaches to the issue vary widely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed various industries, with voice technology emerging as a pivotal area of innovation.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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The foundation provides scholarships, educational assistance, and athletic guidance to children, adolescents, and young adults striving for positive advancement, according to its website.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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But there is still room for improvement, and the challenges that the league has faced in some markets are also bound to inform decisions on potential expansion — which is not guaranteed, but could come as soon as next season.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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But improvements in asteroid survey technology, and future asteroid-spotting missions, could detect objects astronomers haven’t been able to see in the past.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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