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Synonyms

ahead of time

Idioms  

  1. Earlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time. [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

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It’s about making small decisions ahead of time that make cooking later feel easier, lighter, more inviting.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Did you discuss the strategy and tax impact with him ahead of time and/or did you give him carte blanche to make these kinds of decisions on your behalf?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Knowing ahead of time who is likely to respond would help patients get on the right drugs faster -- a step toward precision medicine, Gloyn said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Collins tends to search online ahead of time for local parks along his route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I planned the first thing I wanted to say to her, so Mrs. V and I had programmed it in ahead of time.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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