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
Noah Whittington, who leads Oregon with 829 rushing yards, was held out with an undisclosed injury after Jordon Davison, who had rushed for 667 yards and 15 touchdowns, already was listed as out with a collarbone injury.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Guests often found her in Disneyland with their phones out, already recording, ready to capture their interaction with the Evil Queen herself.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Layoff notices have already been sent.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Speaking early in the program, Jennifer DeVoll, executive director of the ABBF, talked about the grants the org has already given out this past year, much of which has gone toward building homes, through organizations like Habitat for Humanity.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Guests often found her in Disneyland with their phones out, already recording, ready to capture their interaction with the Evil Queen herself.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Layoff notices have already been sent.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Speaking early in the program, Jennifer DeVoll, executive director of the ABBF, talked about the grants the org has already given out this past year, much of which has gone toward building homes, through organizations like Habitat for Humanity.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for already
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Weekend in the 50s ahead Over Oklahoma City, the weather is predicted to hit 55 degrees at its highest on Saturday, and has the makings of a windy day overall with average winds at 10 mph and gusts up to 23 mph.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good briefly put the vehicle in reverse, then shifted into drive and hit the gas, with the wheels seemingly turned to the right instead of directly ahead toward Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinghorn previously served as foreperson of the El Dorado County grand jury.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Managers also wear poppies on the touchline, including Thomas Tuchel, the German who is currently head coach of the England men’s national team having previously managed Chelsea in 2021 and 2022.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Anger and apology Bosch, who was crowned Miss Universe Mexico earlier this year, denounced Nawat for insulting her.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Schlegel, a travel adviser from Arlington, Virginia, has told clients to not panic, to monitor their flights and to arrive at the airport early.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Patterson's mother held back tears as his family and friends gathered on Friday outside the home where the 23-year-old lost his life two days before.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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She’ll get treated with the same medicines that worked for her before, and we’ll be done.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Already.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/already. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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