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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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I don’t know a single person who would say the same thing about “Cars 2” without a gun pointed at their head, but I’m getting ahead of myself.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

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

“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

But I’m getting ahead of myself, aren’t I?

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson

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