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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
Julie Coleman, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
This is good news for the Broncos, who simply need a win to advance to the playoffs.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Tom also asked for Zendaya’s parents’ blessing well in advance.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2025
Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
The forward-looking October consumer confidence report was accompanied by other positive consumption data this week, including September personal spending and the advance GDP report for the third quarter of 2024.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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On Monday, the indexes largely rebounded from a week of losses, with the S&P 500 climbing 0.55%, the Nasdaq Composite advancing 1.24% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.06%.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
This is good news for the Broncos, who simply need a win to advance to the playoffs.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety Critics were shown all 10 episodes of Season 2 in advance, though we’re forbidden from revealing much of what happens in them.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Tom also asked for Zendaya’s parents’ blessing well in advance.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2025
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The data was included in the advance gross domestic product report for the third quarter, which was published on Wednesday.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
The forward-looking October consumer confidence report was accompanied by other positive consumption data this week, including September personal spending and the advance GDP report for the third quarter of 2024.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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What’s more: The contouring product moisturizes with hibiscus fruit extract, and its cooling metal applicator lends a soothing touch.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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And another report has now lent weight to the surprising new name.David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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It was later broadened with press junkets with French talent promoting their work, and was further expanded two years ago with French TV screenings and a day-long confab dedicated to export.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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False claims promoted by President-elect Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform sought to blame the Democratic Party for the wildfires.Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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As the winter storms progress, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Other central midfielder Emery has at his disposal include Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans. Villa progressed into the FA Cup fourth round after a 2-1 victory over West Ham.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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In October, with three more of her novels now available in English and at least 20 other languages, the Swedish Academy awarded Han the Nobel Prize, elevating her to the empyrean realm reserved for writers of what is sometimes called world literature.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Strong housing demand combined with a lack of housing inventory keeps competition for homes elevated.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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To build a case, Link suggested repeating the fish experiment in rodents.Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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The president – former President Trump's nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has called this issue of extremism in the military a sham, suggesting that perhaps some of the efforts to end – to combat extremism are going to end.ABC News, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek has approached McAfee for comment via email.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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In Florida, the number of voucher recipients approached half a million this school year, up seventy-four per cent.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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While fake kidnapping calls aimed at exploiting worried parents are a familiar tactic for some criminals, advancements in technology are making these scams far more convincing and harder to detect.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of the 20th century, the average American lifespan went from roughly 50 to 80 years because of advancements in antibiotics and vaccines.Sheila Jaffe, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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In fact, in a small 2023 study, published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology, adults with spinal cord injury who completed 12 weeks of upper-body ergometer rowing saw improvements in their cardio fitness.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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For example, a company might implement an AI system to improve customer service without setting specific targets for improvement.Jo Debecker, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advance. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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