antedating

present participle of antedate
as in preceding
to go or come before in time dinosaurs antedate humans by millions of years

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  • In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
  • In the weeks preceding the announcement, many families paused to evaluate how their portfolio companies may be impacted by tariffs, according to Vicki Odette, partner at Haynes Boone.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Antedating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antedating. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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