as in priority
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important
his merchandise order takes precedence because we received it first
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Recent Examples of precedence
Kalshi’s core argument has been that CFTC rules should take precedence over the application of state gambling regulations.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
If the Lower and Upper Houses choose different candidates, the Lower House’s selection takes precedence.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, commonplace platitudes about honor and bravery take precedence over the feminist undertones Wyatt may aspire to.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
In the end, acting took precedence.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
If the Lower and Upper Houses choose different candidates, the Lower House’s selection takes precedence.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, commonplace platitudes about honor and bravery take precedence over the feminist undertones Wyatt may aspire to.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
In the end, acting took precedence.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precedence
priority
Noun
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Crossbody Bag Make transporting your items and safety a priority with a reliable crossbody bag.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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By then, Palace’s priority was signing a replacement.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Precedence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precedence. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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