1
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
call ahead for reservations
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Relevance
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2
as in early
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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Chen, drawing on her background in gymnastics and athletic training, emphasizes a critical educational gap: most people move only in one plane—forward.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
10 May 2025 -
The government did not put forward any witnesses to provide testimony.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Shares of Lionsgate Studios slipped more than 7% in early trading.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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For brands, early adoption sends a credible signal of sustainability leadership to consumers and investors while securing long-term supply chain resilience.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
Adverb
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The Oilers took over that Sunday night, owning a decisive 33-13 advantage on the shot clock from the second intermission onward.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Pei has previously confirmed the Nothing Phone 3 is set to launch in Q3 2025, so expect it from July onward.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although the announcement came as a surprise, even to Abel, who Buffett said had no prior knowledge of his plans, the businessman and investor noted that his children are aware of his decision.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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According to the Brewers Association, craft beer production decreased 4% in 2024 over the prior year, the third consecutive decline as consumer preferences continue to change.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Upcoming locations include: Texas: Houston and Fort Worth (K–8) Florida: Orlando, Tampa, and Palm Beach (K–8) Arizona: Phoenix (K–8) California: Santa Barbara (K–12) New York: New York City (K–8) Applications are already open for many of these sites.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Consumers are already starting to notice costs rising from Trump’s tariff strategy, which has been all over the map: adding some here, delaying them there, canceling them here, upping them there.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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Charles is an obvious lock to start as one of the most prolific veteran forwards in the history of the WNBA, but fellow UConn alum Olivia Nelson-Ododa also seems to have a secure spot in the lineup as the Sun’s longest-tenured returner.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Dembele is the link between the two wingers — Neves has sprinted forwards — and the move ends with Doue cutting inside and shooting on target.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The panic nearly erased all the gains of the previous three years of Trump's administration.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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But after missing the previous six quarters of the series due to a foot issue, Westbrook lit up the Clippers for 21 points off the bench on 8-of-15 shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There are other shows that are in my sort of realm that are further along in possibly getting a reboot.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Small fragments of rhizomes the size of a fingernail can float along in streams or be transported in soil, thus spreading infestations to new sites along waterways.—
Martha Proctor,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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