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move ahead

VERB
continue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance carry on carry over endure extend go on last linger maintain persist progress promote pursue reach remain stay survive sustain
STRONG
abide lengthen loiter outlast outlive persevere project prolong rest ride stand uphold
WEAK
draw out forge ahead get on with it hang in keep at keep on keep on truckin' keep the ball rolling keep up live on make headway never cease perdure persist in press on push on run on stay on stick at stick to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease condemn decrease depart discontinue go halt ignore leave retreat retrogress stop take back
STRONG
abbreviate move quit refuse reject shorten
WEAK
complete desist end finish

Example Sentences

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We’re trying to move ahead of the wave and eliminate any excesses.”

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He will actually have to win over Democrats—of many stripes—if he wants to move ahead in Michigan.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off the last-second deal to move ahead of the Steelers and snatch away Lemon in real time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

While he acknowledged that it was a possibility, Trump decided to move ahead with the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

That convinced the Soviets the information was correct, allowing them to move ahead quickly with bomb building.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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