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
Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Both Garcia-Roves and Tundidor are running for mayor in the upcoming November election, turning the budget debate into a preview of the political battle ahead.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
News about the reality dating show journey waiting ahead for Paul.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Mark Schniepp, director of the California Economic Forecast, saw more rate reductions ahead.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The shop drew crowds during First Fridays with an open bar and free CBD samples — a sales tactic Sanders would repeat with other products in the years ahead.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Both Garcia-Roves and Tundidor are running for mayor in the upcoming November election, turning the budget debate into a preview of the political battle ahead.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
News about the reality dating show journey waiting ahead for Paul.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Mark Schniepp, director of the California Economic Forecast, saw more rate reductions ahead.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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That could mean fewer H-2A investigations moving forward.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most early adopters of dishwashers were institutions such as restaurants that could turn that investment into savings onlabor costs, product loss, and time management.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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They were pulled from the Red Barn, a local landmark dating to the early 1900s in this small community southwest of the Keweenaw Peninsula.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Spider Woman has been adapted to the screen before, but not as a musical.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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From the ninth century onward, Venice was one of the world’s great merchant trade cities.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Halfway through their hike, Vengrinovich’s friend decided to return to base camp while Vengrinovich and the rest of the group proceeded onward.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Red Robin Those who sign up for the Red Robin Royalty Program, opt in for promotional texting and earn at least 10 points in the prior year can get a free burger on their birthday.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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The researchers believe this error was not from its knowledge base but was an improvised guess based on their prior conversation about the square’s diagonal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Carbon credit monetization – Forward-looking companies are already earning credits by capturing and storing emissions, feeding into voluntary and compliance carbon markets.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon—it is already embedded in healthcare systems.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That was Kevyn Adams’ main focus in the offseason, adding Michael Kesselring and Conor Timmins on the blue line and defensively sound forwards Josh Doan and Justin Danforth.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Including Collin Graf, the Sharks already have 13 forwards who are projected to be on the NHL roster this year.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The researchers selected for these genetic alterations because some previous research has shown that aspirin intervention has had a positive impact on suppressing tumor growth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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Heading into spring break this year, airlines were flying fewer seats than in the previous spring, and the downward trend continues.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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