1
as in early
before the usual or expected time
if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet
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as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute
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Recent Examples of beforehand
The decision-making was done beforehand; execution became mechanical.
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Note that pie availability is typically while supplies last and preordering or calling beforehand is recommended.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Surely the 49ers would prefer to get this done well beforehand so Williams can be with the team all summer while turning 38 on July 19.
—Chris Biderman
march 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
When planning a war to install a puppet regime, a smart president, or even one of average intelligence, would grasp the importance of not killing the puppets beforehand.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Note that pie availability is typically while supplies last and preordering or calling beforehand is recommended.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Surely the 49ers would prefer to get this done well beforehand so Williams can be with the team all summer while turning 38 on July 19.
—Chris Biderman
march 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
When planning a war to install a puppet regime, a smart president, or even one of average intelligence, would grasp the importance of not killing the puppets beforehand.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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When the Big 12 Conference invited reporters to the T-Mobile Center earlier this week, the league showed off a bunch of fun looks for its new LED video floor.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Planting outside too early can slow the plants down.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Earlier in the day, Sri Lankan Navy spokesman Budhika Sampath said rescue teams initially spotted oil patches and life rafts on the surface but could not immediately locate the vessel.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gonzales was not immediately accused of any wrongdoing by the committee.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Go ahead and speak up in a group setting, propose plans that excite you, or introduce yourself to someone fascinating.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Calamia, however, says there are still miles ahead until the sport is truly inclusive for trans and nonbinary runners.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In fact, overall crime in Beverly Hills was down 17% at that point in 2020 compared with the year before, according to the emails.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Current hazard assessments show tidal flooding in some California coastal cities has already increased by more than 550% since 2000.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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When removing the 3% annual increase cities and counties were already allowed, the cap amounted to a 5% budget increase from growth.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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