in advance

phrase

Synonyms of in advancenext
1
: to, toward, or in a place or position ahead
sent scouts out in advance
2
: before a deadline or an anticipated event
made reservations in advance

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There is no full spa, but a teeny tiny sauna holds court in the gym, and massages can be arranged in advance. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 The New York Times ran a rosy story in advance of his debut with accompanying videos of Roth in a white gown. Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 The agent also found a way to book classes months in advance thanks to a vulnerability in the gym’s appointment software. Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 And the only thing the Warriors have locked in this far in advance is an early offseason in 2027. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in advance

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“In advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20advance. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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