look ahead
phrasal verb
looked ahead; looking ahead; looks ahead
: to think about what will happen in the future
The past year has been successful and, looking ahead, we expect to do even better in the coming months.
—often + toLooking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.
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The agreement comes on the heels of the symphony's new strategic plan that looks ahead five years to the orchestra's centennial in 2030.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Score a heavy-duty puffer coat that will keep you warm in snowy weather, or look ahead to spring by snagging this lighter-weight option that’s under $500.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Celebrate and appreciate achievements, but always look ahead to the next big goal or opportunity.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
With the college football regular season wrapping up on Saturday, teams across the sport are already looking ahead to next year, and Sunday brought a flurry of head coaching hires.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Score a heavy-duty puffer coat that will keep you warm in snowy weather, or look ahead to spring by snagging this lighter-weight option that’s under $500.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Celebrate and appreciate achievements, but always look ahead to the next big goal or opportunity.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
With the college football regular season wrapping up on Saturday, teams across the sport are already looking ahead to next year, and Sunday brought a flurry of head coaching hires.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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