think ahead

phrase

: to prepare for a future event or situation by thinking about what might happen

We should have thought ahead and brought an umbrella.

Examples of think ahead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In other words, even when people and businesses think ahead and act in their own interests, sticky prices can keep the economy stuck in a slump. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Unlike evolution, humans can think ahead. — Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026

And for Amazon Pharmacy general manager and vice president Tanvi Patel, going through emails can be a powerful way to start the day and think ahead. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026

Companies will have to think ahead. — Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025

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