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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“But overall, it’s more the strike throwing and just getting ahead of guys and doing what they’re supposed to do.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

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 the art of getting ahead is changing as companies say the technology allows them to eliminate unnecessary layers of management.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The software maker’s new AI agents are aimed at getting ahead of the risk of artificial intelligence to its business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I jogged after her, not too concerned that she was getting ahead.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

getting ahead

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