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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
Last week, the Senate GOP tried to advance a relief package that was a mere fraction of what House Democrats have demanded, ringing in at just around $300 billion in new spending.
Structural reforms designed to advance political equality are also a viable legislative agenda in terms of public opinion.
That means supporting the small businesses that fuel our economy, advancing racial equity across our economic system, and creating millions of good-paying jobs.
The moves sparked hopes that a political process leading to peace could advance.
Yet progress continues apace and advances are expected in the coming months.
And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.
All the slots for arrivals and departures are allocated months in advance.
This can also be prepared a few days in advance and stored, covered, in the fridge.
We may never know the full amount that the Kochs or other outside spenders donate to advance anti-union legislation.
Admission is free, but by invitation only, and advance RSVP is required.
Done, says he, why let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing.
One adorable smile she gave him, and before he could advance to hold the door for her, she had opened it and passed out.
So strained became the relations between them, that for the last part of the advance they no longer met at meals.
The rebels wished to advance from Lutao, but were kept back by the fire from the gunboat Maria Cristina.
One, a man of distinguished looks and military bearing, was a little in advance of the other two.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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