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advance
adjective as in ahead in position or time
Weak matches
beforehand, earlier, early, foremost, in front, in the forefront, in the lead, previously
noun as in forward movement
Strongest matches
Strong matches
noun as in improvement, progress in development
Strongest matches
advancement, boost, breakthrough, development, gain, growth, increase, progress, rise, step
Strong matches
amelioration, betterment, break, buildup, enrichment, furtherance, go ahead, headway, promotion, up, upgrade, upping
noun as in money given beforehand
verb as in move something forward, often quickly
Weak matches
bring forward, come forward, continue ahead, continue on, forge ahead, gain ground, get ahead, get green light, get there, get with it, go ahead, go forth, go forward, go great guns, go places, go to town, make headway, make the scene, move on, move onward, press on, push ahead, push on, send forward, step forward
verb as in promote or propose an idea
verb as in increase in amount, number, or position
Weak matches
break the bank, get fat, get rich, hit pay dirt, hit the jackpot, make a killing, make out, pan out, strike gold, strike it rich
Example Sentences
He also spearheaded the construction of the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly arena in sports — the $2-billion Intuit Dome that opened a year ago to rave reviews.
Even if Casparius isn’t included on the wild-card roster, Roberts also said that he will remain in consideration if the Dodgers are to advance.
It said the duke's office "was given full right of reply yesterday in advance of publication and opted not to give a response to the Sun's carefully sourced account of the meeting".
“Please be assured that we are responding appropriately. And — perhaps most importantly — please know with absolute certainty that we will continue to advance the CSU’s mission through these and any challenges we face.”
Victor Kattan, who speaks for the petitioners, said the government had a responsibility to acknowledge what took place "to advance understanding and knowledge" about its past.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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