Definition of postdatenext
as in to follow
to come after in time the inscription at the base actually postdates the statue itself by a number of years

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Recent Examples of postdate Crucially, because the Huayuan site postdates the Sinsk event and represents deeper parts of the ocean, the collection indicates that deep-water environments were a refuge for organisms during mass extinction. Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026 Nora Lange on Motherhood As a Time-Travel Journey There are truths which predate and postdate us. Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 June 2026
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  • The project includes replacing ageing electrical wiring, pipes and heating.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

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“Postdate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postdate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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