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
Morel was one of two veteran position players Miami signed as free agents ahead of the season along with outfielder Austin Slater.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The Canadiens won their fourth straight in a streak that has them third in the Atlantic Division just ahead of Boston.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Businesses could stockpile to get ahead of demand, but rapid innovation could quickly outpace their tech.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The Canadiens won their fourth straight in a streak that has them third in the Atlantic Division just ahead of Boston.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Businesses could stockpile to get ahead of demand, but rapid innovation could quickly outpace their tech.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead of
Preposition
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Just before the deployment, there was an ugly scene at San Francisco International Airport after agents carried away a passenger, originally from Guatemala, who was waiting to board a domestic flight with her daughter.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wake early to catch the spectacle of sunrise before driving 30 minutes to the neighboring Santa Teresa.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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With consecutive road games in Minnesota and Boston upcoming, the Hornets will need somewhat of a cushion to be able to hang with the likes of the Magic and Heat during the season’s last week prior to the regular-season finale in New York against the Knicks on April 12.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Woods claimed he was distracted by his cell phone and car radio prior to the most recent collision.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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This led to her arrest on March 20 on separate charges that were also filed against her husband.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah entered the war on March 2 with a barrage of missiles against Israel, breaking the fragile November 2024 ceasefire.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Liveried valets addressed me by name, whisked away my luggage, and accompanied me up a flight of stairs to the Waldorf’s signature bar and lobby lounge, Peacock Alley.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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