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Recent Examples of postdates
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.
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Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postdates
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The defender follows, more out of duty than desire.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The story follows Alejandro and Karla, two young people trying to impress each other on their first date.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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The Georgia Department of Transportation says there will be dozens of full closures over the next few years as GDOT replaces the nearly 60-year-old concrete on I-285 between College Park and Vinings, along the Perimeter’s west side.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
26 May 2026
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This approach targets the final decision moment of the consumer journey, creating a customized experience that replaces generalized recommendations and guesswork.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The biology itself, the metabolic state that determines whether a run succeeds or fails, has historically been only partially observable.—
Hamid Noori,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Kittelberger succeeds Kyla Ghirardello, Miss Bel Air 2025, and is the 16th consecutive title holder.—
Aegis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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“Postdates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postdates. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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