1
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
call ahead for reservations
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2
as in early
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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Harden took exception to the foul and pushed Braun, then Jokic came over and pushed Harden followed by Gordon pushing Harden, who then pushed the Nuggets forward back.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025 -
According to center Wendell Carter Jr., the Magic watched little to no film at intermission and instead harped on their defensive work while putting an emphasis on slowing down Boston’s All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, who posted 21 points in the first half.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As German immigrants came to the U.S., pretzels became a staple here in the early 1700s.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Tiger, who played college football at Princeton, was one of the 14 victims killed in the early hours of New Year's Day on Bourbon Street.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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From 1983 onward, U.K. tax authorities have been obliged to consider whether a sweet was normally eaten straight out of the package using fingers, or by other means like a fork, skewer, or tongs.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The area is home to at least 15 Iron Age ring forts—circular, fortified settlements built up from the fourth century onward.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In early 2024, for example, Alabama workers received an average benefit of $252 a week, replacing 29% of their prior wage on average, while workers in Washington state got an average $721 a week, or 49% of their previous pay.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The new update sees the addition of new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles skins, including Casey Jones, Rocksteady, Bebop, and Krang's Android, which join the Turtles themselves, April O'Neal, Splinter, and Shredder, all of which were added in prior updates.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Patriots spent big on Carlton Davis II in free agency and already roster Christian Gonzalez.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Arango scored a penalty kick late in stoppage time to make it 5-3, but the result was already settled by then.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Players such as Tuch, who emerged as one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL this season, and Zucker, a reliable veteran who gets to the front of the net and plays a no-nonsense game, are vital pieces to a winning team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The exclusive quartet includes defenseman Jon Merrill and forwards Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi and Freddy Gaudreau.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t Chelsea and the Premier League have previous on associated party transactions?—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Eric served District 2 from 2014 to 2018, and is perhaps most well-known for his attempts to ban Idaho courts from deciding cases based on Sharia law, despite no evidence of that happening, according to previous Statesman reporting.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Rip currents can sweep a swimmer along as if they are caught on a treadmill.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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The royal couple, then known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, attended an Easter Sunday Service at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney but didn't bring young George along.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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