ANTECEDES Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

antecedes

verb

present tense third-person singular of antecede

as in precedes

to go or come before in time the 19th-century Pre-Raphaelites claimed to base their principles and practices on the Italian art that anteceded Raphael and other masters of the High Renaissance

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precedes

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Green still has an agent (Topher Grace), but her reputation precedes her and thus precludes offers.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
The station, however, plans to feature Heat pregame inserts during breaks during the game show that precedes the game broadcast.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

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