run ahead

VERB

precede

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow predate presage

STRONG

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead outrank pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

WEAK

be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up in space light the way pave the way ring in take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

WEAK

go after

VERB

predate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow outrank presage

STRONG

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

WEAK

be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up in space light the way pave the way ring in take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

Example Sentences

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"Broadcom's results suggest investor expectations may have run ahead of fundamentals."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

While that caused spending and investment to run ahead of income, this isn’t necessarily negative, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the sector during that period has run ahead of last year’s monthly figures in every month except June.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

Kedrowski said Minnesota has tended to run ahead of the national average for the participation of women in elected office.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

When we get home, I run ahead of Rabiya into my room and tuck my notebook into a drawer so it’s out of sight, hoping she’ll forget about it.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

run ahead

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