1
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
call ahead for reservations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in early
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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Fast forward a few months later, LAROI made their relationship Instagram official with a birthday tribute to his sweetheart, posting a photo of them kissing.—
Maggie Ekberg,
SPIN,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Desiree is exploring Charlotte and the Carolinas, and is looking forward to taking readers along for the ride.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tax season continued its sluggish start into early February, but tax refunds continued to steadily roll out the door.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Her TikTok resonated with many users, who flooded the comments with their own memories of early Instagram.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, who probably bet his career on trading Dončić, was at the game from pregame warmups onward.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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From 1815 onward, a Romantic form of nationalism that imagined the nation as a cultural homeland took deep roots in German-speaking parts of Europe.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As of last week, the OCR had opened about 20 new investigations in all, a low number compared with similar periods in prior years.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
21 Feb. 2025
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According to data from Nielsen IQ, hydration supplements and electrolyte supplements reached nearly $785 million and $383 million in omnichannel U.S. sales in 2024 respectively, growing about 32 percent and 45 percent from the prior year.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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With this nomination, Erivo has the opportunity to join the exclusive EGOT club, having already won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony, marking a remarkable achievement in her career.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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He’s already scrapped his plans for taping his ankle in games through the All-Star break, saying the tape job limited his range of motion and his right ankle has responded well enough for game action.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, forwards Nick Foligno (back) and Philipp Kurashev (hand) sat out practice Friday and are day to day.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Avs had nine forwards collect at least one point against the Devils.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When Zelensky challenged Vance's call for diplomacy by citing Russia's violations of previous agreements, tensions escalated further.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Free from the look imposed on her for her previous project, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, hairstylist Cervando Maldonado has crafted bangs worthy of being pinned beside fringe-inspo from Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Additionally, this model opens the door for Macmillan to participate further along in the content creation process, which creates more opportunity and profit potential for authors.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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Picture this: as your carriage rolls along in the late afternoon, the Château de Versailles comes into view.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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