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
The Dons’ five scoring players finished at 5-over par, 20 strokes ahead of La Costa Canyon.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Dillon finished in third place in the All-Star Open, six spots ahead of Smith.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
As in last year's ACSI survey, fiber broadband's fast speeds—not just downloads but also uploads—place it far ahead of cable.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
In that capacity, Prevost was responsible for reviewing and recommending episcopal appointments worldwide, giving him significant influence and visibility ahead of the conclave.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Dillon finished in third place in the All-Star Open, six spots ahead of Smith.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
As in last year's ACSI survey, fiber broadband's fast speeds—not just downloads but also uploads—place it far ahead of cable.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
In that capacity, Prevost was responsible for reviewing and recommending episcopal appointments worldwide, giving him significant influence and visibility ahead of the conclave.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead of
Preposition
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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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According to real estate brokerage Redfin, homes in Galveston are on the market for an average of 105 days before purchase, up from 83 days last year.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Preposition
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Lawyers for the Harris County traffic cop said missteps by an officer prior to an escalating event do not strip them of the right to self-defense thereafter.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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According to a statement from the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s office, Whiting was found in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head that occurred prior to the fire.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
Preposition
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Public integrity cases, such as the indictment that was dropped against New York Mayor Eric Adams or conviction of former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., are among the highest-profile cases the department prosecutes.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The charges were brought against Barnett on May 9, and a warrant for his arrest was issued by a judge three days later.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Preposition
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After considering a pass to streaking forward Sam Reinhart, Jones fired a wrist shot past Joseph Woll to give Florida a 1-0 advantage.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Also expected to join his former team is forward Sam Alexis of Apopka, who transferred to Indiana.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 May 2025
Preposition
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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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In the 18 years previous to that, Nagy was an NFL scout.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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