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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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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

Overall World Cup leader Shiffrin had been fourth fastest in the first run and clocked the second best time behind Moltzan, who lead the way in the second run, ahead of Hector.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Could she be given a run ahead of Arsenal's Russo, who has two goals and two assists in the WSL this season?

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

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

“Maybe I should just run ahead, if May’s in trouble?”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

run ahead

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