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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Bernier wasn’t produced from upstate for his sentencing in the Manhattan case on Jan. 13 or Feb. 11, days before the prison strike.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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United Airlines provides a small discount for prepaid bags at least 24 hours before departure.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Preposition
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Sharpe had a cap hold of $11 million prior to re-signing and his situation may be a model to keep an eye on in regards to the Hornets and Mann. Josh Okogie’s contract Monday was an important date on Josh Okogie’s calendar.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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All customers will receive an email informing them of the sale prior to closure of the acquisition, the company said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 July 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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According a Reuters report, the KIA was seeking to use the resources as leverage against Beijing.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Preposition
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When no one knows the answer to a question, stories rush in to fill the gap.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The Sun had previously reported the news that the couple’s black cocker spaniel Orla had given birth to several healthy puppies, with a source telling the publication that Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were hoping to keep the puppies.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
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 6 Jul. 2025.
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