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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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Last quarter’s better-than-expected profit picture indicates the company could run ahead of schedule.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

For context, Tottenham were on the back of a three-match unbeaten run ahead of Sunday's loss – a credible 2-2 draw at Newcastle was followed by two straight victories over Brentford and Slavia Prague.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 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

When they were tired, they let Junha and Junsoo run ahead for a little while.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh