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Definition of ahead
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Synonyms & Antonyms for ahead
Synonyms
afore [chiefly dialect], already, antecedently, anteriorly, before, beforehand, earlier, formerly, preliminarily, previously
Antonyms
after, afterward (or afterwards), later
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The decision to go ahead with talks despite the latest tit-for-tat tariff hikes on Sept. 1 encouraged global financial markets. — Washington Post, "China’s trade with US shrinks as tariff war worsens," 9 Sep. 2019 Andreescu stopped the bleeding with a service hold to go ahead 6-5, then broke Williams' serve to clinch the victory. — Samuel Chamberlain, Fox News, "Bianca Andreescu defeats Serena Williams in US Open final for first major title," 8 Sep. 2019 The decision to go ahead with talks despite the latest tit-for-tat tariff hikes on Sept. 1 encouraged global financial markets. — NBC News, "China's trade with U.S. shrinks as Trump tariff war worsens," 8 Sep. 2019 One of his catches was on a 45-yard bomb from Murray that helped set up Gonzalez’s go-ahead, 28-yard field goal in overtime. — Bob Mcmanaman, azcentral, "Kyler Murray's two 4th-quarter touchdowns rally Arizona to tie," 8 Sep. 2019 The Eagles needed one play, an 18-yard scamper from Ryan Rill, to go ahead 14-0. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Football: Francis Scott Key can’t hold lead in opener, Poly prevails," 7 Sep. 2019 Pinson Valley recorded a safety in the third quarter to go ahead for good, then Densmore added insurance points with his interception return early in the fourth period. — Al.com Reports, al, "Birmingham HS football: Clay-Chalkville, Pinson Valley, Hewitt-Trussville earn wins," 6 Sep. 2019 Facing third and long in the final five minutes, Adams faked the option and scampered 41 yards up the middle for the touchdown and the Chargers went ahead 28-21 on the extra point, eventually earning their fourth-straight when in the series. — Nate Bryan, The Courier-Journal, "Quarterback Aeron Adams rallies Bullitt East football past North Bullitt," 6 Sep. 2019 In the fifth, Miami went ahead 6-5 and chased Dario Agrazal (4-4), who surrendered six runs, five earned, in 4 1/3 innings. — Wes Crosby, sun-sentinel.com, "Six Marlins rip multiple hits in peppering Pirates," 6 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ahead.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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