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
Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The panel has not yet issued a ruling but one is expected in the weeks ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
As for these ahead-of-schedule Spurs?
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Even with constant consolidation in the media business, Yohai sees no slowdown ahead.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The panel has not yet issued a ruling but one is expected in the weeks ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Choose your ski resort and go on their website to find buy ahead deals.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
As for these ahead-of-schedule Spurs?
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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The next domino to watch is sophomore forward David Punch, who was honorable mention All-Big 12 along with key reserves Tanner Toolson and Liutaurus Lelevicius.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals can get by from this point forward without checking these boxes, but the fallout wouldn’t be as significant as missing on the top four.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Follow along here for all the action.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trees were planted on the left side to along along with those on the right, creating a tight drive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen made an early exit from the Stars' first-round playoff preview matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the early nineties, the British indie band Heavenly struck out in pursuit of the most infectious guitar-pop melody.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In other words, moviegoers at the Alamo Drafthouse are now explicitly but inexplicably required to use their phones both before — and during!—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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The speech in which it is proposed is one full of celebrations of American engineers, scientists and generals who have come before, and Americanness is key to its realization.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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They were stopped once and asked to open the car and show press cards before being waved onward.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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They were stopped once and asked to open the car doors and show press cards before being waved onward.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Among the Samurai Blue’s biggest threats are forwards Ayase Ueda and Koki Ogawa, both of whom play in the Dutch top flight and have 26 international goals combined.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sources close to Eccho and Night Train have noted the two companies will retain a working relationship going forwards, with Kloiber still in business with Serafin.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kearee Captain, 21, of Hercules, was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, due to a prior weapons conviction in Contra Costa, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Of the 4,750 people arrested over the ensuing 12 months, the largest group — 38% — had no criminal history, compared to nearly 35% with prior convictions and 26% with pending charges.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And this year, thousands of people have already bought tickets to be a part of it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, was already in Islamabad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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