ANTEDATE Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

antedate

verb

ˈan-ti-ˌdāt

Definition of antedate

as in to precede

to go or come before in time dinosaurs antedate humans by millions of years

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Recent Examples of antedate In truth, however, Italy’s migration policies antedate Salvini by at least two years, and represent an ugly consensus generally if more quietly shared by many powers in the EU. — Ben Ehrenreich, The New Republic, 17 Oct. 2019

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precede

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Menopause typically occurs in one's 50s and marks 12 months since a person's last period, but is often used colloquially to include the preceding perimenopause as well.

— Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
It was preceded this year by two surprise EPs—Days of Ash and Easter Lily.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026

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