1
as in before
earlier than
always arrives at school ahead of the bus we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time
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2
as in in advance of
preceding in space
the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them
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Recent Examples of ahead of
Of note, the launch came 16 minutes ahead of a Rocket Lab launch from New Zealand.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
And yet, to this point, the Dodgers have sounded wary of shopping for a potential replacement ahead of the deadline.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
There may be suggestions from Trump advocates in the hours ahead that the Israeli assault was part of a wider masterplan to weaken Iran ahead of more diplomacy.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Fans are already obsessed with the song ahead of Breach's release in September.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
And yet, to this point, the Dodgers have sounded wary of shopping for a potential replacement ahead of the deadline.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
There may be suggestions from Trump advocates in the hours ahead that the Israeli assault was part of a wider masterplan to weaken Iran ahead of more diplomacy.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Fans are already obsessed with the song ahead of Breach's release in September.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead of
Preposition
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Does pasta sauce need to cool before refrigerating?—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Back then, one day before the start of the Euros in England, then Ballon d’Or holder Alexia Putellas injured her anterior cruciate ligament and had to withdraw from the squad.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Preposition
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The markets There was no trading in the U.S. yesterday due to the national holiday but S&P 500 futures were down 0.3% prior to the opening bell today.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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So, prior to today's launch, the company made some modifications to help facilitate a future Ship chopsticks catch.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
Preposition
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The Bills open the 2025 regular season on Sept. 7 at home against the Baltimore Ravens.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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In July 2024, the UFC booked Van against the more experienced Charles Johnson.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Preposition
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The advertising giants Omnicom and IPG have agreed to a consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission to help get their $13 billion mega merger over the finish line.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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Jussie Smollett proposed to boyfriend Jabari Redd this weekend, bringing the good news to his followers via social media.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
23 June 2025
Preposition
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His six league goals last season represent a modest return, especially after back-to-back double-digit campaigns previous to this.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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