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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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Nobody wants that, the audience isn't looking forward to it either, hardly any tickets are sold.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025 -
The school looks forward to honoring three decades of excellence and is inviting parents, alumni and community members to join the planning effort.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Koki Takagi | Via Reuters Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Iran early Friday, escalating the simmering conflict between the two nations.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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The actor and the pop star were first linked in early 2024 when they were seen on video slow-dancing together while attending a party celebrating Turner's TV show Masters of the Air.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Her work reminds us that the materials and techniques employed by kinetic and program-oriented artists from the ’60s onward—mostly men—could be directed toward dramatically different ends.—
Marina Isgro,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Now 28 years old, Dickinson joins an emerging generation of British filmmakers who came of age against the U.K. government’s punishing austerity program of the 2010s onward, with its accompanying reduction in welfare and social services, and aren’t inclined toward a forgiving view.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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In prior court filings, Oakley insists security physically accosted him and security lacked a valid reason to kick him out.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Prosecutors and the defense team have been carefully treading the Molineux rule, which generally prohibits using evidence of a defendant’s prior bad behavior to prove their propensity to commit the charges in question.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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While season 3 has already dropped and delivered its fair share of ridiculous drama, fans shouldn't get too cozy because season 4 is coming in hot with even more secrets, scandals, and explosive revelations.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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Scientists already struggle to get their research funded.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Basically, the Blackhawks are going to draft the best player available and believe there are plenty of forwards who can play center or wing if taken.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The Oilers acquired several contributing players, including forward Kasperi Kapanen, whose goal eliminated Vegas in the second round, and forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Vasily Podkolzin.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Garcia’s arrival looks likely to mean consequences for Barca’s previous first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen — and already the drum-beat of rumour, speculation and comment from friendly local media, aimed at persuading Ter Stegen to leave, has begun.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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So, the compatibility should extend to iPhone 11 and later, but based on previous trends, Apple might reserve the highest charging speed for the iPhone 17 series.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Longhorns supporters stretched throughout the stands parallel to third base, with their seemingly most die-hard fans stationed directly behind their bench, and Red Raiders fans mirrored that almost exactly along first.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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And follow along here for more of USA TODAY's Pride 2025 coverage!—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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