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as in evolved
being far along in development
an advanced civilization, among the first anywhere to use the plow, developed on the banks of the Nile River thousands of years ago
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as in progressive
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
went to a very advanced school for gifted children
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as in lent
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 promoted
to help the growth or development of
great thinkers who did much to advance modern science
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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter
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as in elevated
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 proposed
to set before the mind for consideration
let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal
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as in approached
to move closer to
advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog
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Recent Examples of advanced
Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Its new manufacturing processes are among the most advanced in the industry, comparable to TSMC’s.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles is in win-now mode, having advanced to the NFC Championship Game last year.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Its new manufacturing processes are among the most advanced in the industry, comparable to TSMC’s.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
In Maine, the state senate just advanced a bill that would bring the right to repair to electronics in the state.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles is in win-now mode, having advanced to the NFC Championship Game last year.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advanced
Adjective
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Indigo Girls fans already have an evolved perspective on aging and a deeper understanding of how badass vulnerability really is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Knock on doors, raise money for progressive candidates, and mobilize your friends, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite taking a progressive stand on labor, the Church nonetheless defended industrialization and private-property rights, forging a middle way that rejected both unfettered capitalism and socialism.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Swift even lent Kravitz and her mom one of her homes during the LA fires in January 2025, which led to the whole snake debacle.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bereiter bought a copy and lent it to his father, who tried watching it at home.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now it’s being promoted by Invest Qatar, the government’s inward investment agency, alongside newer lifelines such as rent waivers and regulatory filing extensions which have been offered in response to the regional disruption caused by the Iran conflict.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even with a new CEO and a new structure under Dana Walden, who was promoted to president and chief creative officer as Josh D’Amaro succeeded Bob Iger as CEO, the stance from Disney has been to exercise more patience.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That progressed slowly to sending each other nudes.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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When a transaction is elevated from review by a state economic agency to consideration by a party national security body, the calculus changes.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The casual style is elevated with details like a chest pocket, crew neckline, cuffed cap sleeves, and a slight A-line silhouette that provides a flattering shape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration on April 30 proposed excluding Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's weight-loss drugs from a key compounding list, potentially limiting large-scale production by outsourcing facilities.—
Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bailey also proposed ways to reform the pretrial criminal justice system in Illinois, but many of his initiatives were light on specifics or were reforms that are already in place.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the draft room, Bisciotti looked nervous as the pick approached, worried another team — or even his own GM — might snag Randall.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bo Erickson | Reuters A source who was attending the event, and was briefed by Secret Service after the shooting, told CNBC’s Eamon Javers that a man with a shotgun had approached metal detectors and was shot by Secret Service agents.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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