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
It had been renamed and expanded in size roughly a year ago from a previously existing treatment facility as part of the Taliban government's efforts to stamp out a significant drug addiction problem in the country.
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Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
In this particular case, the group in question has previously produced three results each claiming the discovery of a fifth force and hints of a novel particle, but none of them panned out.
—Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026
Elizabeth Donegan, a victims’ advocate who previously oversaw Austin’s registration unit, said the checks can offer reassurance but may not prevent future crimes.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Qatar had previously sought to maintain a working relationship with Tehran despite regional tensions.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
As Fox News Digital previously reported, one of those pictures was taken on a different date than the others, according to another source with knowledge of the investigation.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
State officials have previously explored the possibility of reopening some lanes of the old Puerta Mexico, which served as the vehicle border crossing between San Ysidro and Tijuana for many years.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The company previously attended the market under the Westec Media name.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Jones was elected to the Senate in 2008 and previously served as an administrator at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
In this particular case, the group in question has previously produced three results each claiming the discovery of a fifth force and hints of a novel particle, but none of them panned out.
—Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026
Elizabeth Donegan, a victims’ advocate who previously oversaw Austin’s registration unit, said the checks can offer reassurance but may not prevent future crimes.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Qatar had previously sought to maintain a working relationship with Tehran despite regional tensions.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
As Fox News Digital previously reported, one of those pictures was taken on a different date than the others, according to another source with knowledge of the investigation.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
State officials have previously explored the possibility of reopening some lanes of the old Puerta Mexico, which served as the vehicle border crossing between San Ysidro and Tijuana for many years.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The company previously attended the market under the Westec Media name.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Jones was elected to the Senate in 2008 and previously served as an administrator at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
Adverb
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Or are some players already talking to their agent about exit plans?—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Triolet said traffic is a valid concern in the area, which is already congested.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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By later June your path ahead should become clearer.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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But Duke ran off 11 unanswered points to finally push ahead for good.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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