GO-AHEAD Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

go-ahead

noun

Definition of go-ahead

as in powerhouse

an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired a born go-ahead, he was determined to be the first in his family to graduate from college

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Recent Examples of go-ahead Playcaller Kyle Shanahan’s gadget play went for a 29-yard, go-ahead TD to open the fourth quarter. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 Following Siakam’s go-ahead basket, Derrick White missed a long 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have given the Celtics the win. — Jay King, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 But De’Aaron Fox closed the quarter with four straight points to cut Boston’s lead to 75-73, and Julian Champagnie opened the fourth with a go-ahead corner three in front of the Celtics’ bench. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026 The latter of those touchdowns was a 26-yard pass to Calvin Austin with 55 seconds remaining — a go-ahead score that held up as the game-winner when Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field-goal attempt as time expired. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026 Eddy Piñeiro’s ensuing point-after kick pushed the 49ers ahead 17-16; Piñeiro missed the final PAT after Purdy’s go-ahead strike to McCaffrey. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026 Kittle missed the celebration after Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 6-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday. — CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026 Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 6-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffery late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from wide receiver Jauan Jennings, and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday. — Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026 Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 6-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from wide receiver Jauan Jennings, and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday. — Dan Gelston, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026

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powerhouse

Noun

Cape Verde began this run by making a statement, producing a shocking 0-0 draw against soccer powerhouse Spain on June 15 in its first-ever World Cup match.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Among those courtside include members of the NBA champ New York Knicks; Kelce’s Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, other teammates and coaches; ex-Disney boss Bob Iger and spouse Willow Bay; and current Disney powerhouse Dana Walden.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2026

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