1
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
call ahead for reservations
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2
as in early
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Recent Examples of ahead
Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Golden Goose sneakers continue to sprint ahead.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Whoever the candidate — or candidates — ultimately is, Democrats have an uphill fight ahead.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
The stage is set for a decade ahead where fashion, film, and community continue to intersect, reshaping what a runway can mean.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
With more big changes on the horizon for student loan programs under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, there likely is more turbulence ahead for borrowers.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Golden Goose sneakers continue to sprint ahead.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Whoever the candidate — or candidates — ultimately is, Democrats have an uphill fight ahead.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
The stage is set for a decade ahead where fashion, film, and community continue to intersect, reshaping what a runway can mean.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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Could the Steelers look to continue being aggressive as the season moves forward?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yet Nigeria still boast depth, with new Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare scoring the winner in their 1-0 victory over Rwanda.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Basically, average lows are getting hotter both at night and in the early morning, a trend seen across the country and globe.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Late summer or early fall is the ideal time to divide this spring and summer bloomer.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The number of new customers was about 116,000 fewer than the year before, and 106,000 below the company's goal, reported Reuters.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea clinched the title last season, and the season before, with victories over United.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Cook had been defiant about continuing onward at the Fed.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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However, Ankara has now even larger ambitions, like the Development Road project, a major $17-20 billion infrastructure corridor linking Iraq’s Basra Port (on the Persian Gulf) to Turkey’s border and then onward into Europe.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Companies already in the IPO process would then have 30 days to complete the process under prior rules, Nasdaq said, while all subsequent listings would have to comply with the changes.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In Simpson’s April 2023 indictment, prosecutors cited prior convictions for burglary, robbery and assault as reasons for their pursuing a sentencing enhancement.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The defending world champions had already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but Thursday was a celebration of Messi’s sterling international career.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Armani, who had already introduced unstructured jackets for men and women, was part of the generation of designers who ushered in a less formal fashion era, one that would allow men and women to look refined without looking stuffy.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The 11 healthy returning forwards from that final lineup are Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett, Evan Rodrigues, Anton Lundell, Brad Marchand, Eetu Luostarinen, A.J. Greer, Jonah Gadjovich and Tomas Nosek.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Following her are forwards Cameron Brink (No. 9) and Rickea Jackson (No. 8) of the Sparks.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The two tablets share a similar design and many specs, while carrying over some features from previous generations.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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That increase was fueled largely by national revenue — television, licensing and sponsorship proceeds shared equally among the 32 franchises — which rose to an average of $433 million per team from $403 million the previous season, according to league executives.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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