1
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
call ahead for reservations
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Relevance
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2
as in early
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025 -
Moving forward, Sacramento Fire Marshal Jason Lee said the department will conduct a review of these fees every three to five years.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Skyrocketing prices might not be top of mind for many consumers this spring, especially in light of significantly lower gas prices at the pump in early May.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Their early existence could have then helped in the development of the solar system's planets.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Wednesday onward should be dry and sunny, and temperatures will rise through the week, reaching the mid- to upper-90s over the weekend.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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From August 2024 onward, Glamel still handles distribution of DVF product in the Greater China region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Reuters/Ipsos poll 44% approve 52% disapprove The survey, released May 13, showed 44% of respondents approved of the president's performance, up from 42% in a prior Reuters/Ipsos survey carried out April 25-27.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Very few people in the area drive that model, and only one of them has a prior rape conviction—Mike.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Complete sets of the toys are already being hawked on eBay, starting at about $50.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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It was already patented and known in industrial circles, and someone at NASA saw it as a smart way to keep tools from flying around in zero gravity.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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The talent management division of Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries has been building its international talent roster since launching in February, and will represent Ciancimino and Long going forwards.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Wagner is a potential All-Star and one of the best two-way forwards in the game under the age of 25.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The Heat, by making the playoffs, wound up at No. 15 in the draft order, with that selection now belonging to the Oklahoma City Thunder, to complete a previous trade obligation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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With the BAFTAs being the last major ceremony to award TV series from the previous year, Baby Reindeer still exits its run with an incredible nomination-to-win ratio.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Each question begets another, sweeping Macfarlane, his companions and now his readers along on that tide of thought.—
Valorie Castellanos Clark,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Time Keeps Ticking Along Another consideration is that time continues to flow along in a post-AGI era.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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