antedated

Definition of antedatednext
past tense of antedate
as in preceded
to go or come before in time dinosaurs antedate humans by millions of years

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preceded
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  • What makes this hatching stand out is the season that preceded it — a stretch marked by loss, resilience and a second chance at parenthood, all documented through a live nest camera that has followed the pair for several years.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Korda then preceded to three-putt, including missing a 2-footer for par.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Antedated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antedated. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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