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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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2
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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles advances to the semis with a victory, a tie or even a one-goal loss.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In late February, the vice-provost for research stated that U.W. could no longer distribute grant money in advance.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Thune is known as an honest and plainspoken dealmaker who will likely give his Republican colleagues more insight and advance notice of leadership decisions.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The No Fakes Act was introduced last year but failed to advance in Congress even with bipartisan support and changes that alleviated First Amendment worries.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles advances to the semis with a victory, a tie or even a one-goal loss.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Leaders can prepare in advance for those moments to better handle them with grace and respect.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In late February, the vice-provost for research stated that U.W. could no longer distribute grant money in advance.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Tickets are free but advance registration is required.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Thune is known as an honest and plainspoken dealmaker who will likely give his Republican colleagues more insight and advance notice of leadership decisions.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advance
Verb
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Newton has also been seen wearing the Baddies star’s custom diamond necklace in the past, lending further credence to the public’s speculation that the two are an item.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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There is, however, a coincidence that unites both films: Matt, the storm chaser featured in Miller’s documentary, lent his iconic storm chasing vehicle to Chung’s production.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Intended to be held over two weeks in April and May 2017, the first Fyre Festival was promoted by social media influencers like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, and ticketholders were promised acts like Blink-182 and Migos.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As the disease progresses, your doctor may change or add additional medications to control symptoms.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Viewers were able to see a visible change in the dog's demeanor as the video progressed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Spring is the best time to experiment with fun footwear trends, and Nordstrom is a one-stop shop for everything from sandals to sneakers that will instantly elevate your travel wardrobe.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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No matter your personal style, there’s an outerwear trend below to complement (and elevate) it.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Meantime, hopes for a China- U.S. trade deal resurfaced after the American president suggested on Thursday that duties on Chinese imports may have peaked.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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After an hour spent watching her team practice in late fall 2024, Chiles approached Coach McDonald.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a recent video shared by the shelter, Shawn lit up as a volunteer approached his kennel.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The announcement marks the first advancement toward a full agreement that was thrown into jeopardy by rounds of tense talks and Zelensky's disastrous White House visit in February.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The team could also use some improvements on the offensive line, a potential better approach to building up the offense before selecting a running back.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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While the Week 2 deliveries showed an 8% improvement versus the opening weekend’s turnout (559,500), the UFL’s year-to-year declines are hard to overlook.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advance. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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