IN ADVANCE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

in advance

phrase

Definition of in advance

as in before

so as to precede something in order of time The cooks prepared their ingredients in advance.

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Relevance

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Recent Examples of in advance Technically, given the mechanics of implementing price increases and the need to notify subscribers well in advance, the move was under way before the ink had fully dried on the Skydance deal. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 There are two things the Workday cofounder dwelled on in advance of his return as CEO. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 But a commissioner who promises in advance to approve a document not yet written has given away the review function residents elected them to perform, and the charter is the city’s foundational governing document. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Finding affordable business-class awards on the same flight for more than four people can also be a challenge and typically requires booking well in advance. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in advance

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