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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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
Brent Crane, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
When looking at all the synergies and integration advantages Emerson has in this transaction, a more reasonable takeout price looks to be north of $350 per share.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
These early experiments illustrated one of geothermal’s key advantages: it can be used for both electricity and heating, which collectively account for around thirty-eight per cent of global climate emissions.
—Brent Crane, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
When looking at all the synergies and integration advantages Emerson has in this transaction, a more reasonable takeout price looks to be north of $350 per share.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
Add the Bills and Commanders (Lions -5 TO differential) to the list of last week’s playoff winners and those +3 or greater turnover advantaged teams are now 34-1 ATS with only three teams losing outright.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
Noun
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Each slice has irresistibly crispy, caramelized cheese edges that contrast with its soft, chewy center.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is important because the solar wind ricochets around the bubble our solar system sits within, known as the heliosphere; the edges of that bubble represent the barrier between our cosmic neighborhood and the rest of the universe.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Each of the three choices come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, Yu said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The performance was part of a benefit concert for Cancer for College, a scholarship fund founded by Will’s longtime friend Craig Pollard, per Rolling Stone.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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This was his opportunity, perhaps his only one, to sign a big contract.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The opportunity to be a confidant for the potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft wouldn’t have been possible, though, without Armato’s star former client, Shaq, who sent a glowing referral to Ace. After all, more than 20 agents had contacted the family to pitch their services.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Risk-on assets such as stocks and cryptocurrency sank Monday after Trump refused to pardon Canada and Mexico from a hefty 25% duty on all goods imported from both countries.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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If enacted, the federal government directly buying up crypto assets would be a first, signaling a major shift in fiscal strategy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The drama will be told from the vantage of lone survivor Anna Conrad, and the heroic first responders who risked their lives in a grueling search and rescue effort and a race against time.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 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
Noun
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Instead, Netflix’s latest gazes across deeper ideological divides: freedom versus security, the people versus their bureaucratic betters.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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According to Ayers, the following five public health measures could help curb addiction among sports betters: Use more of the taxes imposed on sports betting to pay for addiction services.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Although Charlie is absent, his branch isn’t forgotten—Dave and Emma (Charlie’s children) receive his share in his stead.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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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 fourth quarter stood out with an 18 percent revenue jump, which Ye attributed to brand elevation efforts.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Fire officials had contained 30% of the blaze as of Monday — a significant jump from zero containment reported a day earlier.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advantage. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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