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advancing

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verb

present participle of advance
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as in lending
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 approaching
to move closer to advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancing
Verb
  • Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.
    Beth Bailey, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Each film is an immersive experience, taking viewers behind the scenes and under the surface of the sea, revealing the dangers these marine environments face, promoting ocean literacy and championing change.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.
    Stuart James, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Director Kenneth Branagh treats the fairy tale with as much respect and elegance as a Shakespeare play, elevating the source material to something grander.
    Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Taylor, 56, is coming off of back-to-back 3-9 seasons at Stanford after elevating Sacramento State upon his arrival there in 2019 into an immediate FCS powerhouse, winning three Big Sky Conference championships.
    Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.
    Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Thursday’s swings also hit the bond market, which had been showing encouraging signals earlier in the day that stress may be easing.
    Time, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Kym was the one sneaking them onto rec teams and encouraging them to join AAU programs.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That means doing your best to find even the smallest ways to make self-care part of your daily routine.
    Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Skip the crowded terminals by upgrading to lounge access for a more comfortable experience.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The airline is currently upgrading its business class cabin with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, a 23-inch seat width, and a 22-inch Television screen, and plans to roll out free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Advancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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