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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This is due to importing a strategy from the F1 world, where there are limits on track testing prototypes in advance of races. New Atlas, 15 July 2026 The district said that all Labor partners were notified in advance of the reductions. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026 The problem is that the government won't even accept petitions more than a year in advance for all O visas, which are temporary work visas for those with extraordinary ability or achievement. Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026 Transfer to a bowl and set aside until serving (or refrigerate if preparing in advance). Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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