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 ahead
Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Additional resources Want to look further ahead?
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Choose your ski resort and go on their website to find buy ahead deals.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
At the Ragged Point Inn, where rates dropped as low as $149 nightly last fall, rates are back over $200 and staffers are suggesting that customers book at least six months ahead.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Additional resources Want to look further ahead?
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Adjective
With only seven ingredients (one of which is deli ham) and only 20 minutes of hands-on cooking required, this is our go-to make ahead breakfast that instantly makes mornings a little brighter.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Choose your ski resort and go on their website to find buy ahead deals.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
Adverb
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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The neighborhood/area Savvy visitors often prefer to stay along beguiling Atlantic Seaboard neighborhoods like Bantry Bay and Clifton for their stunning water views and endless sunsets, or in the lively Gardens or Seapoint areas with their hip cafés and boutiques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Cobbled together as a mixtape from a collection of leaks—allegedly because Veeze was holding onto a payload of Carti tracks—the tape hums along with a looseness that could only come from not being edited to death.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The intelligence-gathering site became another means by which Israel could collect information on Iranian military movements and facilities, as well as potentially providing early warning of missile launches.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated that the promenade would connect the back side of the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River and that the promenade was a part of the McMillian Plan, the early 20th century plan that laid out the National Mall.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Greg Biffle is accused in the lawsuit of being negligent in cooperating with Dutton, despite knowing the problems Dutton was experiencing before and during the flight, the lawsuit said.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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His parents had seen it before.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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From June 25 onward, the Pacers could trade their 2027, 3031, 2032, and 2033 first-round selections.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Yet the mood changed from the quarter-finals onwards.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In the second half of the man advantage, the Ducks sent out forwards Alex Killorn, Cutter Gauthier, Beckett Sennecke and Mason McTavish, along with defenseman Jackson LaCombe.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Teenagers today don't have the same reverence for Star Wars that prior generations did.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Altman accused of making ChatGPT unsafe The lawsuit joins prior suits accusing Altman of callously deploying AI systems without regard for user safety.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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