precede

verb

pri-ˈsēd How to pronounce precede (audio)
Definition of precedenext
as in to predate
to go or come before in time there are two speeches which will precede yours

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Recent Examples of precede Doctors diagnosed the man with a spontaneous epidural hematoma, which is a blood clot that forms in the head or spine without any preceding trauma. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 The other 10 seconds came when Kuechly referenced the sense of humor from Adam Vinatieri, the Hall of Fame placekicker whose speech immediately preceded. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026 Brown has consistently expressed disappointment in the process that preceded his trade from the Celtics to the Sixers. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Questions have swirled about the decision-making by guides that preceded the tragedy. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precede
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predate
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  • Even last season, Emery would field starting XIs comprising eight or nine players who predated his arrival.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Yet this conflict long predates Civilizational America or American Europe.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
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