looks ahead
Considers what's coming
Looks ahead means to think about or plan for the future rather than focusing only on the present: A good leader looks ahead to anticipate problems.
In computing and parsing, looking ahead refers to examining upcoming data before processing current input.
The phrase suggests foresight and preparation: She looks ahead to retirement with excitement.
- anticipateExpect beforehand
- envisionPicture in thought
- predictDeclare future outcomes
- crystal gazingDivination via transparent sphere
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
big picture · strategizing · planning · game plan · visualization · optimism · scheduling · forward-thinking · horizon · projection · goal-setting · eyes on the prize · vigilance · prospect · hypothesizing · prioritization · budgeting · rainy day
looks aheadlooks back
Recalls previous events
lives in the past · backward-looking · reminisces · retrospects · retrospective
looks aheadlives in the moment
Focused on present only
short-sighted · myopic · improvises · wings it · reacts
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