move ahead

phrase

variants or move along

1

: to make progress

The project is moving ahead.

2

: to go on to something else

Let's move along to the next subject.

Examples of move ahead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His nomination moved ahead without a review by the bipartisan panel Cornyn and Cruz typically use to vet Texas nominees. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026

That could mean a second baseman getting slotted ahead of Christian Moore or a third baseman moving ahead of Denzer Guzman, even if those young players still prove to be the long-term answers. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Trump’s comments came as the Senate moved ahead with consideration of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a sweeping package intended to speed the approval of energy and infrastructure projects. — Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Thune made clear Monday that the leadership is moving ahead with Senate elections, which will include contests for other party leaders as well. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for move ahead

• abed
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead
• broadhead