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Recent Examples of preceded
Losing, 2-0, at León in its opening match preceded a famous 3-0 return leg triumph in Exposition Park and an early piece of club lore.
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Taken in whole, this period was an oasis of creativity for Wilson in-between long stretches of inactivity that preceded and followed it, so even the minor misfires are fascinating; the absolute gems contained within the entry and exit points of Brian’s 1970s flourishing feel all the more precious.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Jackson urged a federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department after five officers were fired for their involvement in the traffic arrest that preceded Tyre Nichols' death.
—Diana Leyva, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Feb. 2026
Optimism also existed in spring 2025, during five rounds of indirect talks that preceded the United States bombing of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as part of a broader Israeli attack.
—Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
Knueppel’s performance in the 3-point contest preceded his participation in the Shooting Stars on Team Duke with Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson and former Blue Devil Corey Maggette.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026
What was also on the page but landed on the cutting room floor was an additional scene between Eric, his daughter Lily (Serrana Su-Ling Bliss), and his ex-wife Candice (Alexandra Moen) that immediately preceded the end credits and Eric’s walk down the street.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
The last time Friday the 13th immediately preceded Valentine’s Day was in 2015.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
Her husband and an infant daughter preceded her in death.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Taken in whole, this period was an oasis of creativity for Wilson in-between long stretches of inactivity that preceded and followed it, so even the minor misfires are fascinating; the absolute gems contained within the entry and exit points of Brian’s 1970s flourishing feel all the more precious.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Jackson urged a federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department after five officers were fired for their involvement in the traffic arrest that preceded Tyre Nichols' death.
—Diana Leyva, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Feb. 2026
Optimism also existed in spring 2025, during five rounds of indirect talks that preceded the United States bombing of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as part of a broader Israeli attack.
—Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
Knueppel’s performance in the 3-point contest preceded his participation in the Shooting Stars on Team Duke with Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson and former Blue Devil Corey Maggette.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026
What was also on the page but landed on the cutting room floor was an additional scene between Eric, his daughter Lily (Serrana Su-Ling Bliss), and his ex-wife Candice (Alexandra Moen) that immediately preceded the end credits and Eric’s walk down the street.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
The last time Friday the 13th immediately preceded Valentine’s Day was in 2015.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
Her husband and an infant daughter preceded her in death.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preceded
predated
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The 40-mile Grand Traverse from Crested Butte to Aspen over Star Pass, with 6,800 feet of climbing, predated the series Swenson created.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Pro Pickleball Medal Tracker has now been updated with these results; check out this link online for a complete pro medal history for all tours and all pro events dating to the beginnings of all the major pro tours, plus pro events that predated 2020.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Preceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preceded. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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