as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
he had prepared the meat stocks previously so as to make things easier on the day of the big dinner
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Recent Examples of previously
Knight previously ran Maverick TV, the All3Media production company behind series including Netflix’s Barbeque Showdown and USA Network reality series Chrisley Knows Best.
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Peter White, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Just to the south, the company had previously proposed a location in Gilroy at the corner of Alexander and East 10th streets.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
This vulnerable species, known to inhabit southern Asia, was previously only reported anecdotally in the area.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times previously reported that Thiel scheduled meetings with Epstein.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Brown had a violent criminal past, including felony convictions and 14 prior run-ins with the law, and had previously been committed for mental health issues.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Chemotherapy is a common way of treating lymphoproliferative disorders, according to Cleveland Clinic, and Halsey has previously been open about undergoing the intravenous procedure for her illness.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Investors and analysts have a high view of Niccol, who previously revitalized Chipotle and Taco Bell.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Peter White, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Just to the south, the company had previously proposed a location in Gilroy at the corner of Alexander and East 10th streets.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
This vulnerable species, known to inhabit southern Asia, was previously only reported anecdotally in the area.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times previously reported that Thiel scheduled meetings with Epstein.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Brown had a violent criminal past, including felony convictions and 14 prior run-ins with the law, and had previously been committed for mental health issues.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Chemotherapy is a common way of treating lymphoproliferative disorders, according to Cleveland Clinic, and Halsey has previously been open about undergoing the intravenous procedure for her illness.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Investors and analysts have a high view of Niccol, who previously revitalized Chipotle and Taco Bell.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
Adverb
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At Marysol’s party, Adriana is already telling Guerdy that Julia is not a good friend because of what happened between them at her art party in the last episode.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Venture Global is already near the capacity to export 40 MTPA (million tonnes per annum) of LNG between its Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines facilities.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Keeping his foot on the gas also means pushing ahead with reforms.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Celebrities have been breaking out their leather pants as of late, providing fresh outfit inspiration for the next few weeks of transitional dressing ahead.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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