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
Hersheypark could face disruptions ahead of its busy summer season as union maintenance workers weigh whether to authorize a strike.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The question Subramanian thinks the next 12 months will resolve is whether the protocol race produces real demand or whether, as has been the pattern this year, the standards keep multiplying ahead of usage.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
On a Santa Rosa hillside Friday, workers trimmed tall grass ahead of the windy conditions expected this weekend.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Longtime leader Hearts went into the game one point ahead of second-place Celtic.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The question Subramanian thinks the next 12 months will resolve is whether the protocol race produces real demand or whether, as has been the pattern this year, the standards keep multiplying ahead of usage.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
On a Santa Rosa hillside Friday, workers trimmed tall grass ahead of the windy conditions expected this weekend.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Longtime leader Hearts went into the game one point ahead of second-place Celtic.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead of
Preposition
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Ha-Seong Kim lined a two-strike fastball off Chapman’s leg that Chapman eventually found along the first-base line before throwing to first for the final out.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Preposition
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The award was presented a couple of weeks prior to the show, which was broadcast live from Las Vegas on Sunday.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Chaac alleged that prior to Dragontail’s 2024 deployment in New York, the franchisee was among Pizza Hut’s best-performing operators in delivery times, customer satisfaction, and sales growth.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Preposition
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Defense attorneys deny all the charges against him.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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But Ohtani entered Wednesday with four doubles and 10 hits total in five games against the Angels and Padres.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Preposition
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The South Terrace, with bucolic and far-reaching views, is already the locus of socialising spilling down to the 25-meter pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The margin grew to 17 before the Sparks closed the quarter with a 13-8 run.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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