in advance

phrase

Synonyms of in advancenext
1
: to, toward, or in a place or position ahead
sent scouts out in advance
2
: before a deadline or an anticipated event
made reservations in advance

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Please send calendar items at least two weeks in advance to ensure a better chance of print publication. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 The yolk filling can be prepared one day in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Those consumers are the ones who are far more likely to make plans a few months in advance for the group stage, but not a few days in advance for the single-elimination contests. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Lisa Larson, a broker at Sotheby’s and a board member at her own co-op, says doing a little board recon in advance can help. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in advance

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“In advance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20advance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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