1
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
call ahead for reservations
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as in early
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Recent Examples of ahead
Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
The new updates also include a redesign of driving directions, which now makes some buildings appear transparent on the map to help drivers visually anticipate what's ahead.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 Mar. 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
Chicken stock can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
The new updates also include a redesign of driving directions, which now makes some buildings appear transparent on the map to help drivers visually anticipate what's ahead.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 Mar. 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 game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets is postponed by the NHL after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapses on the bench during the first period.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos were led by sophomore forward Libby Hutton’s 25 points.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The existence of a script suggests the Commando sequel may be further along in development than fans might have expected.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Exit on the other side into Manhattan, moving along wide and luminous avenues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Promenade in Brea are smaller examples of the town center concept that dates to the early 1990s, after the success of Reston Town Center in Virginia.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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She was becoming influenced by social scientists such as the French philosopher Auguste Comte, who were less concerned with enshrining individual rights than with imposing a social order—a departure from her earlier universalist thinking.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In fact, overall crime in Beverly Hills was down 17% at that point in 2020 compared with the year before, according to the emails.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brissett averaged 280 passing yards per game and threw for 3,366 total yards — the second-most in the NFL from Week 6 onward — along with the third-most touchdowns (23).—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Holland made only a few cosmetic moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, shipping out forwards Corey Perry and Warren Foegele for draft picks and adding Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, depth pieces, neither of whom are signed beyond this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Calgary Flames The Flames are a spirited, hard-working team, but their lack of star forwards has been evident all year.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That marks a 17 percent drop below the prior seven-day average.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Current hazard assessments show tidal flooding in some California coastal cities has already increased by more than 550% since 2000.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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When removing the 3% annual increase cities and counties were already allowed, the cap amounted to a 5% budget increase from growth.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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