advantages 1 of 2

noun

plural of advantage
1
as in edges
the more favorable condition or position in a competition your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there

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2
as in benefits
a thing that helps had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family

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advantages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of advantage
as in avails
to provide with something useful or desirable there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes

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Recent Examples of advantages
Noun
The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages. — Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Among the states granted early slots, only Nevada and New Mexico offer clear advantages to progressives. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 There are risks, of course but there are also several advantages that make an early Bench Boost worth serious consideration. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Driggers said prominent figures like Tlaib and Melat Kiros can generate attention and overcome the financial advantages enjoyed by establishment politicians. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Some of the key advantages to the electromagnetic system are its ability to launch aircraft at faster speeds while being easier to maintain, requiring fewer sailors to operate and using less space aboard the ship. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Dual circulation plays to China’s advantages in scale manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, labor, and engineering expertise. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Recently, Mark Ruffalo’s son, Sterling Point star Keen Ruffalo, and Cindy Crawford’s daughter, The Shards actress Kaia Gerber, have both spoken about their careers despite slight advantages. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 One of the biggest advantages demonstrated by the new approach is speed. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Many of these people don’t even know what advantages a physical release brings. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantages
  1. edges
  2. benefits
  3. opportunities
  4. assets
  5. vantages
  6. privileges
Noun
  • First, the cream-to-powder texture is foolproof—the edges smoke out with the slightest tap, making blending a dream.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gently vacuum up dirt and hair from all vent openings and around the edges of the cover.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of edges
Noun
  • His taconite mine in Virginia paused operations more than a year ago, which means unemployment benefits have run dry.
    — Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Whether consumers ever see the benefits depends entirely on whether those companies actually adopt it.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • European observers will see the moon low in the western sky before dawn, creating dramatic opportunities to see and photograph the eclipsed moon above city skylines, coastlines and mountain landscapes as morning twilight begins.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The fair is an easy way for children, families, adults and seniors to find volunteer opportunities that align with their interests and schedules, a news release said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of opportunities
Noun
  • Allen hasn’t had that type of receiver since Stefon Diggs left Buffalo, and Moore’s speed and run-after-catch ability are likely to be big assets.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That carrier has been among the many Navy assets now in the Mideast fighting the president’s war in Iran and taking part in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of assets
Noun
  • The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • The physical staging, featuring a rotating cube from set designer Martha Ginsberg, shows us the classroom from different vantages, bringing the play’s shifting perspective to three-dimensional life.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of vantages
Noun
  • She was sentenced to 12 months of probation and community service and lost her driving privileges in Georgia.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike all the other platforms, Windows apps generally run with all the privileges of the user, whereas other platforms encourage the restriction of the privileges of each application by default.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of privileges

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