Pull ahead and Recede

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Pull ahead

Pull ahead verb - Obtain advantages, such as points, etc..
Usage example: After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
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Synonyms for Pull ahead
Recede is an antonym for pull ahead.

Recede

Recede verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
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Antonyms for Recede
Pull ahead is an antonym for recede.
Nearby Words: recession, receding
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