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getting ahead

NOUN
progression
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advancement breakthrough evolution
STRONG
advance amelioration betterment boost break development furtherance growth headway improvement promotion
WEAK
evolvement forward march giant strides going forward step forward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt stoppage
STRONG
block decline decrease failure hindrance impediment stagnation worsening

Example Sentences

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Now Koreatown’s most popular spa is kicking up its wellness offerings, getting ahead of the self-care trend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"We're working more every year, but not getting ahead," said a factory worker.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Something tells me this market is getting ahead of itself.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Others are best for getting ahead once you're in the door, with some overlap with early-career growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Johnny thought that was like Rab—slipping off by himself, getting ahead of you and then grinning at you out of the corner of his mouth.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes