1
as in before
earlier than
always arrives at school ahead of the bus we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time
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2
as in in advance of
preceding in space
the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them
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Recent Examples of ahead of
Of note, the launch came 16 minutes ahead of a Rocket Lab launch from New Zealand.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
And yet, to this point, the Dodgers have sounded wary of shopping for a potential replacement ahead of the deadline.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
There may be suggestions from Trump advocates in the hours ahead that the Israeli assault was part of a wider masterplan to weaken Iran ahead of more diplomacy.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Fans are already obsessed with the song ahead of Breach's release in September.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
And yet, to this point, the Dodgers have sounded wary of shopping for a potential replacement ahead of the deadline.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
There may be suggestions from Trump advocates in the hours ahead that the Israeli assault was part of a wider masterplan to weaken Iran ahead of more diplomacy.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Fans are already obsessed with the song ahead of Breach's release in September.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead of
Preposition
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Back then, one day before the start of the Euros in England, then Ballon d’Or holder Alexia Putellas injured her anterior cruciate ligament and had to withdraw from the squad.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Book Now Populus Seattle doesn’t participate in any hotel or credit card loyalty programs, but before booking your stay, check out the hotel's website for its latest offers and discounts.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Preposition
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Sharpe had a cap hold of $11 million prior to re-signing and his situation may be a model to keep an eye on in regards to the Hornets and Mann. Josh Okogie’s contract Monday was an important date on Josh Okogie’s calendar.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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All customers will receive an email informing them of the sale prior to closure of the acquisition, the company said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Preposition
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Good thing, because the Sox entered the three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday at 25-53, on pace to lose 110 games.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The Bills open the 2025 regular season on Sept. 7 at home against the Baltimore Ravens.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Preposition
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In addition to expert pitch training leading up to the event, winners will receive three months of personalized business development, mentorship, and strategic coaching from the New Voices Foundation.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Pick them when the stem connecting to the vine starts to brown and pull away.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Preposition
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His six league goals last season represent a modest return, especially after back-to-back double-digit campaigns previous to this.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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