Before
Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Upfront
Upfront adjective - Frank and honest.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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At least he's honest and upfront about it before he does it.
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When telling the leader upfront, the Pale Kids laughed, with Lawson reacting with confusion as to what they think is so funny about his reason, before the leader tells Lawson that he is Tiny Sedwick (or at least was).
Source: Luke, I Am Your Father - Long story short, be wary of any industry where you have to pay them money upfront before you can make any money.
Source: Ponzi
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Upfront and Before. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/before/upfront
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