1
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
call ahead for reservations
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Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in early
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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The government did not put forward any witnesses to provide testimony.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 2025 -
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
Adjective
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Domingo, one of the earliest VIP arrivals at the party, was showing off his style on the lane, ball in hand, as the lively room continued to fill up.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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From the global film industry, the early reaction is a predictable mix of dread and total confusion.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
Adverb
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Wednesday onward should be dry and sunny, and temperatures will rise through the week, reaching the mid- to upper-90s over the weekend.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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From August 2024 onward, Glamel still handles distribution of DVF product in the Greater China region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 May 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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Complete sets of the toys are already being hawked on eBay, starting at about $50.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Rather than devising a new name for the service, executives decided that the best name for the new outlet would simply be the one the company already has.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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The talent management division of Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries has been building its international talent roster since launching in February, and will represent Ciancimino and Long going forwards.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Wagner is a potential All-Star and one of the best two-way forwards in the game under the age of 25.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The Heat, by making the playoffs, wound up at No. 15 in the draft order, with that selection now belonging to the Oklahoma City Thunder, to complete a previous trade obligation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Camilla Viola Palm, the study's lead author, explained that while previous research often relied on questionnaires to gauge child activity, this study's use of objective movement tracking makes its findings especially compelling.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Time Keeps Ticking Along Another consideration is that time continues to flow along in a post-AGI era.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Each question begets another, sweeping Macfarlane, his companions and now his readers along on that tide of thought.—
Valorie Castellanos Clark,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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