1
as in before
earlier than
always arrives at school ahead of the bus we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time
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2
as in in advance of
preceding in space
the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them
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Recent Examples of ahead of
Webster was the only female to finish ahead of Hernandez in any competition the trans athlete competed in this weekend.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Groups of 15 or more should reserve ahead of time, otherwise no reservations are necessary.
—Maddie Carr, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Luckily, there are plenty of comfortable, supportive sandals on the market—and Amazon happens to have some of the best orthopedic styles in stock ahead of summer.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Call the center ahead of time (501) 710-6285 to confirm.
—Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Groups of 15 or more should reserve ahead of time, otherwise no reservations are necessary.
—Maddie Carr, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Luckily, there are plenty of comfortable, supportive sandals on the market—and Amazon happens to have some of the best orthopedic styles in stock ahead of summer.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Call the center ahead of time (501) 710-6285 to confirm.
—Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead of
Preposition
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When interviewed by police, Jones denied involvement, but later admitted to shooting at Adams twice before recanting his statement, according to the affidavit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Glasnow threw one bullpen last week before being shut down for a couple of days of throwing because of unrelated back tightness.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Preposition
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While a guest on Seth Meyers on May 12, prior to welcoming Méi into the world, Olivia Munn said that Kim Munn told them that the American version of her name Dung was June.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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While not the best of buddies prior to uniting on the Yankees, the two knew each other through a mutual friend, Lucas Giolito.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
Preposition
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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies during their game at Citi Field on May 30, 2025 in New York City.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The Dodgers were originally still planning to have Betts in the lineup Friday for their series opener against the New York Yankees, but he was ultimately scratched after his toe continued to give him problems before the game.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Preposition
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Accepting the award is bittersweet for the band members, but they’re honored to pay their respects to Vaughn’s legacy.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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My Happy Place Season 1 finale (CNN) MONDAY, JUNE 9 📺 Art Detectives (Acorn TV, two-episode premiere) Stephen Moyer plays a detective who solves murders connected to the world of art and antiques — from Old Master paintings, to Banksy street art, to medieval manuscripts and collectible vinyl.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
Preposition
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With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In the 18 years previous to that, Nagy was an NFL scout.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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