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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Accepted applicants will be contacted with the exact location and move forward in the interview process, the applications state.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Lanier’s experience with law enforcement agencies plays a critical role in organizing for events and will help the league move forward after the shooting.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Merriweather was out on bond when police said he was involved in the early morning brawl on July 26 in downtown Cincinnati.—
Enquirer staff,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Meanwhile, in the early hours of Wednesday, tsunami waves were recorded on California's northern coast.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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In terms of markets, Albini noted a decline in the Far East, while Europe showed resilience and the U.S. experienced a significant recovery from the second half of 2024 onward, beating earlier forecasts.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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Battles with mental health and comeback The product of a painful relationship with his father, Wilson experienced a series of mental breakdowns from the early 1960s onward.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The total 2025 bonus pool for the 30 teams is $350 million, up 4.8% from the prior year, which is tied to the growth of MLB revenues.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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China's exports to the U.S. dropped for a third month, falling over 16.1% in June, but the decline eased from the prior month amid a tariff truce.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Amid the ongoing tariff situation, which GM already anticipates will cost the company up to $5 billion this year, fluctuations in the supply chain and manufacturing strategies may further impede decisions surrounding how to approach warranty issues, Windau said.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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The aftermath By Saturday’s end, volunteer efforts were already underway — organization and individual-led alike.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Looking at the roster, the only players making significant enough money that don’t have a no-movement clause in his contract that would be logical trade candidates are forwards Evan Rodrigues and one of either Jesper Boqvist or Dmitry Kulikov.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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By expanding and contracting, an individual Truss Link can crawl both forwards and backwards across a surface.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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About 44% reported being in poor mental health within the previous month.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Santa Marta also showed a 22.7% increase in international arrivals over the previous year, third among all Colombian cities in terms of the most rapid growth from abroad.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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Yet some may have moved along and obtained other coverage, so really were not needing the Medicaid anyway.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The car inches along, slowly filling the air with the hope of a different future, carried on tiny — albeit annoying — wings.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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