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frontrunning Synonyms

Another word for frontrunning

Choosing another word for frontrunning depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Currently leading in a race, election, or competition, or considered most likely to win.

Usage Example

"The leading candidate maintained a comfortable ten-point lead in the final state polls."

Strongest
leading
Strong
foremost
favored
dominant

• noun (Context 2)

The unethical and illegal practice by a broker or trader of executing personal orders on a security while taking advantage of advance knowledge of pending large orders from clients that will influence the price.

Usage Example

"Financial regulators fined the brokerage firm heavily after uncovering evidence of systematic tailgating."

Strong
tailgating
insider trading

• noun (Context 3)

The act or strategy of setting the pace at the front of the pack during a race or competition.

Usage Example

"Her aggressive pacemaking in the opening miles exhausted the rest of the marathon field."

Strong
pacemaking

Opposites of frontrunning

The opposite of frontrunning shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

trailing
last-place
losing
See all opposites of frontrunning

• Nearby Words

frontosa
frontperson
frontrunner
frontrunning
frontside
frontward
frontwoman

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frontrunning. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frontrunning
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