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
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin previously said multiple bills related to carriage horses were expected to move through the legislative process.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Those who have been vaccinated or previously had measles are likely protected against the disease.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The proceeds will first go toward judgment enforcement and auction costs, along with court and legal fees, according to lawyer Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang, who has previously represented Lan.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Founded in 1979 by producer Norman Lear, the kudos were previously known as the Media Access Awards.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 June 2026
The runway was previously closed after a sinkhole formed around the Memorial Day travel rush.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Her hair was swept back in an elegant low updo, showing off a pair of diamond earrings that previously belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The two sides had previously agreed to play a home-and-home in 2027 and 2028, but that was called off in May.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Sudeikis was previously romantically linked to actress Keeley Hazell, 39, in 2021.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Those who have been vaccinated or previously had measles are likely protected against the disease.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The proceeds will first go toward judgment enforcement and auction costs, along with court and legal fees, according to lawyer Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang, who has previously represented Lan.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Founded in 1979 by producer Norman Lear, the kudos were previously known as the Media Access Awards.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 June 2026
The runway was previously closed after a sinkhole formed around the Memorial Day travel rush.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Her hair was swept back in an elegant low updo, showing off a pair of diamond earrings that previously belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The two sides had previously agreed to play a home-and-home in 2027 and 2028, but that was called off in May.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Sudeikis was previously romantically linked to actress Keeley Hazell, 39, in 2021.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
Adverb
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Manager Dave Roberts, who looked down at his card when the throw was in the air, was already thinking through extra innings when the crowd erupted again.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Haiti already faced an uphill climb to get back into this game trailing 2-0, but now their opportunity to draw a point looks positively grim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Colson Montgomery also homered and made a key defensive play in the seventh before Chicago went ahead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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