ANTEDATED Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

antedated

verb

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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Roan was preceded by sets from Polachek, Muna, Alisa Mae, Fantasia Royale Gaga and Sweat Eddie.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
If those winds are preceded by sufficient rains, the risk of large fires is dampened.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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