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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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In the build-up to Liverpool’s second goal, Szoboszlai moves forward to attack the space between Nathan Ake and Josko Gvardiol when Salah plays the ball back to Alexander-Arnold.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Fast forward to present day, and Invited’s take on reciprocal play has once again been revamped to suit the times.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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A day after rolling up 10 points in the first quarter against Nebraska, UCLA’s Gabriela Jaquez Jr. made all three shots in the first quarter while scoring seven points in the early going against the Buckeyes.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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As both a lifelong wrestling fan and an active participant in the sport, Storm says she was honored to embody an early women’s wrestling pioneer like Mortensen.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, who probably bet his career on trading Dončić, was at the game from pregame warmups onward.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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From 1815 onward, a Romantic form of nationalism that imagined the nation as a cultural homeland took deep roots in German-speaking parts of Europe.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other states are exploring cost-containment strategies, including prior authorization requirements, step therapy, and rebate agreements, to limit spending while still providing some level of access.—
Andrea Barton Reeves,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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Under prior policy, the government negotiated those rates with institutions.—
TIME,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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He’s already scrapped his plans for taping his ankle in games through the All-Star break, saying the tape job limited his range of motion and his right ankle has responded well enough for game action.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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With this nomination, Erivo has the opportunity to join the exclusive EGOT club, having already won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony, marking a remarkable achievement in her career.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, forwards Nick Foligno (back) and Philipp Kurashev (hand) sat out practice Friday and are day to day.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Avs had nine forwards collect at least one point against the Devils.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When Zelensky challenged Vance's call for diplomacy by citing Russia's violations of previous agreements, tensions escalated further.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Free from the look imposed on her for her previous project, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, hairstylist Cervando Maldonado has crafted bangs worthy of being pinned beside fringe-inspo from Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Numerous choices by Lim helped this along, as repeats were transposed up or down an octave, and tempos marked by extremes in contrast.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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And as The Telepathy Tapes moves along, Dickens and her subjects’ claims become even further unmoored from any dock posts of common sense.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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