Definition of precedenext
as in to predate
to go or come before in time there are two speeches which will precede yours

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Recent Examples of precede Setting that question alongside Indigenous history opens it further, since neither date accounts for the centuries of Native nations that preceded both. Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 The city particularly stood out for date night ideas and romantic weekend trips, showing that Austin’s reputation for lively cultural activities and outdoor adventures has preceded it. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Benjamin Greger, a member of Burke's management team, and Louis Poimiroo, senior vice president of finance at his former music label, Interscope Records, discussed the money Burke was earning in the years preceding Rivas Hernandez's death. Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 23 July 2026 Should a player want to continue beyond the initial hour, up to two more minutes of ads (per hour time slot) will precede their return to game play, our source said. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for precede
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predate
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  • However, in an email later Monday, Musterer said the decision predates both the World Cup parties and the popular Super Bowl activities hosted by the city of San Jose and San Pedro Square earlier in 2026.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • That recommendation predates both my tournament data and this World Cup’s result.
    Douglas DePeppe, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

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“Precede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precede. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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