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advancer

American  
[ad-van-ser, -vahn-] / ædˈvæn sər, -ˈvɑn- /

noun

  1. a person or thing that advances.

  2. the second branch of the antlers of a buck.


Etymology

Origin of advancer

First recorded in 1490–1500; advance, -er 1

Example Sentences

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Still, the latest gains were widespread, with advancers outnumbering decliners by nearly 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.

From Seattle Times

Declining issues were roughly split with advancers on the NYSE.

From Reuters

Selling was widespread, with decliners outnumbering advancers by more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.

From Seattle Times

As a result, some news organizations stockpile hundreds of “advancers”— pre-written obits on well-known people that can be published within minutes of a confirmed death.

From Washington Post

Decliners outnumbered advancers on the New York Stock Exchange 4 to 1.

From Seattle Times