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
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The days ahead are sure to be difficult.
—Grace White, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Without that official data, policymakers turned to private sector indicators and went ahead with the cut, signaling greater concern about a cooling job market than lingering inflation.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
With the holiday season ahead, dinner party hosts have likely begun their planning, choosing everything from guest lists to menus and tablescapes to timelines.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Earlier than usual, in fact, according to data from Bank of America, which shows that more than half of consumers, or 52 percent, began buying holiday gifts before October in an effort to maximize savings by planning ahead.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The days ahead are sure to be difficult.
—Grace White, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Without that official data, policymakers turned to private sector indicators and went ahead with the cut, signaling greater concern about a cooling job market than lingering inflation.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
With the holiday season ahead, dinner party hosts have likely begun their planning, choosing everything from guest lists to menus and tablescapes to timelines.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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Fans will just have to be patient to see if anything moves forward.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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And ultimately, this open-mindedness to Inuit knowledge moved the science forward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Brodie, whowas found guilty of violating American sanctions on Cuba in the early 2000s, was denied pardon by former President Joe Biden in 2023.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The league has dealt with gambling scandals before.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Villa had known Elliott was available in the months before, yet the price caused hesitation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But, over and over, love propelled him onward.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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Curry did what Curry does and matched the Nuggets point-for-point with 17 from the final 5 minutes of regulation onward.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Second, the government data flow has been choppy in October, but alternative indicators and prior releases still point to slower growth alongside inflation that remains above target but trending less sticky at the margin.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Despite having no prior collegiate head-coaching experience, DeSean Jackson, the three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, has led the 1-11 (in back-to-back seasons, no less) Hornets to a current 5-3 record.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But if the thought of freezing cold isolation and bunk pods sounds more like punishment than adventure, Mongolia’s Gobi already offers glimpses of the otherworldly in a far more comfortable setting.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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From the ongoing government shutdown to a national redistricting fight dropped on Indiana's proverbial doorstep and a 2026 statewide race already heating up, it's been anything but.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Captain Dominik Szoboszlai has been instrumental in midfield, driving attacks and creating chances for forwards Roland Sallai and Barnabas Varga.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Alan Shearer and Dennis Bergkamp, two of the most prominent Premier League forwards of the time, stood down from international duty after that tournament.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But communal norms have no room for the unique nature of their relationship; having learned of the friendship, Kammo’s aunt forbids the girl from associating with the Muslim Hamida, and this rupture reignites Hamida’s previous trauma of repudiation.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The stated purpose was to win a national championship like LSU’s three previous coaches, but Kelly lost at least three games in all four seasons and never got close to the CFP.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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