GET AHEAD Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

get ahead

phrase

Definition of get ahead

as in succeed

to reach a desired level of accomplishment a recent college graduate trying to get ahead in the working world

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Recent Examples of get ahead The University of Missouri eliminated its Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity before the governor’s executive order to get ahead of forthcoming legislation and government action. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Revitalift Triple Power Tri-Peptides Age-Defying Serum is a way to get ahead of the curve. — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 But our subsequent economic research showed that studying, going to good schools, and then landing a job working at a prestigious company was hardly the only way to get ahead. — Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 Friday's inflation data will also be the last key piece of information the Federal Reserve will get ahead of its policy meeting next week. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get ahead

Recent Examples of Synonyms for get ahead

Phrase

While the summit itself is forested with no panoramic views, the hike to get there is nothing short of spectacular.

— Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
When the victim got there, prosecutors say she was met by two men.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of get there

Phrase

There is no guarantee the loser of the American League Central makes it to the postseason, either, as the Blue Jays and Orioles are very close to grabbing that third and final spot.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The only broadcast winner to make it to the stage on NBC’s presentation Monday was cancelled CBS late night host Stephen Colbert.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of make it

Phrase

After spending 26 years trying to get somewhere, this copy won’t be going back in the mail.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Some are predicting that Colorado defenseman Cale Makar will get somewhere in the $18 million to $20 million range before the start of September’s training camps.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2026

Definition of get somewhere

Phrase

Steinbach initally wrote a commentary script to accompany the images, but cut it after a filmmaker friend said the voiceover pulled them out of the movie.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Travelers tend to walk everywhere in Europe, so heavy-duty jeans like Wranglers or bulky Levi’s won’t cut it.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cut it

Phrase

The American was making good decisions and still lost the first set.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Deborah Haynes covers serious stuff, like foreign affairs, national security and defense — the sorts of topics that might not make good fodder for a snarky newsletter or a hot-talk podcast.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026