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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2
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
However, creditor agencies, including the Education Department, are required to warn borrowers of a possible upcoming offset about two months beforehand, the lawmakers said.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Some research has suggested that a growing number of cardiovascular disease cases have no traditional indicators of risk beforehand.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to purchase a sport fishing license beforehand; fishing the Brooks River Corridor also requires a permit.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Godard’s lead actors, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg, are told almost nothing about their roles beforehand.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Some research has suggested that a growing number of cardiovascular disease cases have no traditional indicators of risk beforehand.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to purchase a sport fishing license beforehand; fishing the Brooks River Corridor also requires a permit.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Godard’s lead actors, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg, are told almost nothing about their roles beforehand.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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Democrats want to overturn spending cuts Republicans approved earlier in the year for Medicaid, which provides health insurance for Americans living in or near poverty, and extend insurance subsidies created by the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That big package that got final approval in July included dozens of changes, including the new Medicaid and Obamacare restrictions mentioned earlier.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Robertson then returned to the mound for the seventh — and immediately put two on.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Keeping his foot on the gas also means pushing ahead with reforms.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Celebrities have been breaking out their leather pants as of late, providing fresh outfit inspiration for the next few weeks of transitional dressing ahead.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Monday’s classes had been cancelled after a deadly attack the day before at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints a half-mile away.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The journalists were among 15 people arrested during the July 17 demonstration held in support of Imam Ayman Soliman, an Egyptian immigrant and former Cincinnati Children's chaplain who was detained by ICE several days before.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But it’s been so dry this late summer that half the leaves have already dropped brown.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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This means that fans who haven't already placed their order won't be eligible for the free loaf anymore.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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