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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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The rest of the team are freshmen or transfers, including Wagner and reserve forward Zvonimir Ivisic, who played for Calipari at Kentucky, and Jonas Aidoo, who played three seasons at Tennessee.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025 -
However, Sabres forward Tage Thompson tried to send a pass back to defenseman Rasmsus Dahlin.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Combined with their latest findings, researchers are better understanding the progression from a baby’s earlier statistical learning formations to the development of episodic memories.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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Nestled in the forest foothills outside Rapid City, this Lutheran chapel is an exact replica of Norway’s historic Borgund Stave Church, built around 1150 AD during the early years of Christianity in the Viking world.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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From that point onward, the Blues couldn’t be stopped.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rental tenants want an experience, starting with curb appeal and continuing with their arrival into the building and going onward into the lobby, elevators, and hallways.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to prior Idaho Statesman reporting, there were 2,001,619 Idaho residents and 2,005,465 Nebraska residents as of July 1, 2024 — a difference of about 4,000 residents.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2025
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Von, an infectiously affable guy with a mullet, presents himself as a curious goofball with essentially no prior knowledge on any topic.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Vasseur stressed that with marketing activities concluded over the winter break, the focus is to perform this season and Hamilton is already on the job, fully focused and determined.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Spirit signed two forwards and a midfielder who played on the collegiate level on short-term deals to help cover the losses from injury this season.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Moose led the 2021-22 Cup champs in regular season scoring and led all Avs forwards in postseason points.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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One of the homeowner’s main requests was a dramatic entrance inspired by previous European holidays.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Glyph Interface can also do things like show you progress of your Uber ride (as the ride gets closer the light fills up), or flash along to music being played.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Become a Subscriber Humans will still nudge these models along, of course, but they are engineered to help fewer people do the work of many.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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