as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
when we got back to the house, the movers had already left
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Recent Examples of already
At the time, league leaders were already considering the possibility of unloading—or seeking outside partners for—its media arm, though the NFL wouldn’t formally hire Goldman Sachs to assist with the process until the following year.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Some of the animals had already died en route to the location, due to the poor transportation conditions.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The aftermath By Saturday’s end, volunteer efforts were already underway — organization and individual-led alike.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Amid the ongoing tariff situation, which GM already anticipates will cost the company up to $5 billion this year, fluctuations in the supply chain and manufacturing strategies may further impede decisions surrounding how to approach warranty issues, Windau said.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Some of the animals had already died en route to the location, due to the poor transportation conditions.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The aftermath By Saturday’s end, volunteer efforts were already underway — organization and individual-led alike.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Amid the ongoing tariff situation, which GM already anticipates will cost the company up to $5 billion this year, fluctuations in the supply chain and manufacturing strategies may further impede decisions surrounding how to approach warranty issues, Windau said.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for already
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The Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund is starting to spend early against Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pa., with new broadcast and digital ads that were shared first with Semafor.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Two years earlier, two grandchildren of George Halas sold their shares in the team back to the family; and the team used proceeds from the sale to Ryan and McKenna to help pay down debt burdens.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Already.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/already. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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