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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
Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 2 Apr. 2025
In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.
—Tara Copp The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Most experts agree that this is the most critical and challenging aspect of implementing an advanced CX analytics strategy.
—Forrester, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
For our advanced readers, take note that the resort offers heliskiing, whisking adrenaline seekers to trails only accessible from the sky.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
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Using a mix of infrared cameras to place actors in space, advanced software and computing, and hundreds of modular panels across a large soundstage, Pixomondo creates a limitless selection of virtual environments in which actors and set pieces can be immersed.
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Alon-Lee Green, the founding co-director of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement, told CNN that young people aren’t at fault for the extremist attitudes that are dividing wider Israeli society.—
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California voters further reversed progressive policies by passing Proposition 36, which enhances penalties for theft and drug offenses.—
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Fortress reportedly lent Cohen millions of dollars but sued him earlier this year for default and then became the only bidder for Curzon at a foreclosure auction.—
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Elsewhere, Reformation have lent into initiatives to engage customers on the environmental impact of clothing, including a collaboration with Poshmark to buy and sell secondhand garments.—
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Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.—
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
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Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.—
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Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.—
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This has truly elevated the destination to a global stage, resulting in an influx of visitors from the US.—
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This gown can easily be dressed down for your next vacation or elevated for your next black tie event.—
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So far, the company has proposed to build two restaurants in Wilson County, two in Davidson County and an onsite restaurant to be built with the corporate hub in Franklin.—
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Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.—
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.—
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The singer Cher evacuated to a hotel on Monday night along with her pets, according to her publicist, who gave no other details.—
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advanced. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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