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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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025 -
In the event the organization decides to move on from him, the team will likely move forward without a team president for the foreseeable future, according to the sources.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Not bad for a town that emerged originally as the terminus of industrial traffic along the Erie Canal in the early 1800s.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Executive function is crucial for learning and academic success, a variety of research has shown, and the gender gap in when children develop these skills explains much of the achievement gap in early elementary school.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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The cucumbers were sold from April 29 onward, sometimes unlabeled, so when in doubt, throw them out.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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The Kremlin deemed such a display unacceptable in wartime and began asserting its right to intrude into private life—something even the late Soviet Union, from the 1960s onward, generally avoided.—
ANDREI YAKOVLEV,
Foreign Affairs,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The Pokémon Company The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, as it's labeled, will reportedly feature improved graphics and frame rates, with prior footage of the Switch 2 versions showing a 60fps frame rate, compared to the Switch's 30fps.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Wall Street expects the company to report $43.3 billion in revenue, according to consensus analyst estimates compiled by FactSet. That would equate to year-over-year top line growth of a robust 66%, smashing the $39.3 billion sales record set the prior quarter.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Sussex 18-Inch Nightstand, $225 (was $299) Kennedy Upholstered Accent Stool A new addition to the Pottery Barn Outlet, this upholstered accent stool is, surprisingly, already on sale.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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The season 2 ending's flashback indicates season 3 will be taking a similar approach, meaning many of the characters that died already will come back in various capacities.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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This year, Zito had to restock his roster after losing several key players — most notably defensemen Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson plus depth forwards Kevin Stenlund, Ryan Lomberg, Nick Cousins, Steven Lorentz and Kyle Okposo — from last season’s Stanley Cup champion team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Like Mbeumo, Emery’s forwards in the 4-2-3-1 formation can be interchangeable and are capable of runs between the centre-back and full-back.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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In this '50s throwback world, the Doctor and Belinda have no memory of their previous lives, women are expected to stay home with the kids, and all doubts about the new normal must be reported to the authorities.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 May 2025
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No other top 10 export is down more, when compared to the same three-month period in the previous year.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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The push-pull of the protagonists’ bond keeps the film humming along, both in ludicrous and heartfelt moments.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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This setup allows Zippy to scuttle along at speeds of up to 25 cm/9.8 inches per second (0.9 km/h or 0.6 mph), or about 10 leg lengths per second.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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