GO-AHEADS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

go-aheads

noun

plural of go-ahead

as in powerhouses

an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired a born go-ahead, he was determined to be the first in his family to graduate from college

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powerhouses

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Throw Pillows Throw pillows are decorating powerhouses that can make your bedroom or living room look more stylish and feel more inviting.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Most middle school students learn that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

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