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
Tips for Protecting Grandparents Being the victim of misinformation can reinforce the isolation that already makes seniors vulnerable.
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Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
The new storefront includes tons of the brand’s best-selling makeup, skincare, and fragrances — and prices start at just $22, with many products already on sale.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Jerry Jones has been in the media a lot already this week due to his decision to trade Parsons.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Some of the people arrested were already on probation, parole or home detention.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
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Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
The new storefront includes tons of the brand’s best-selling makeup, skincare, and fragrances — and prices start at just $22, with many products already on sale.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Jerry Jones has been in the media a lot already this week due to his decision to trade Parsons.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Some of the people arrested were already on probation, parole or home detention.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for already
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Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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South Carolina rounds out the top five, with retirees ahead by $828 each year.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Knight previously ran Maverick TV, the All3Media production company behind series including Netflix’s Barbeque Showdown and USA Network reality series Chrisley Knows Best.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Lynx, who blew a 20-point third-quarter lead in Tuesday’s 89-83 overtime Game 2 loss, had a defensive meltdown early in the fourth as the Mercury scored the first seven points, including four at the rim, for a 70-67 lead.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Interim manager Ray Montgomery said he’s been impressed with how Adell bounced back from the struggles early in his career.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Disney has dealt with public scrutiny before, including animators going on strike in 1941 , the Southern Baptist boycott in the late 1990s or allowing Ellen DeGeneres to come out on her ABC show.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Boggs and Wade, whose subjects had commanded biographical and scholarly attention for decades, Richardson was breaking trail from the beginning, writing a life that had never been written before.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Already.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/already. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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