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Recent Examples of preceded
That is where the Pro Bowl Games (and flag-football competition) will take place Tuesday night, preceded by two days of practices.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Dunbar was part of the dynamic rhythm section that backed the vocalists of Black Uhuru on the Anthem album released by Island Records that claimed the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording in 1985, although his recordings with the band long preceded that landmark achievement.
—Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The pair were the talk of the Golden Globes, despite attending only to present an award, and the parties that preceded the awards show.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 Jan. 2026
Pierre Gauthier began working in the family winery in 1979, but he is preceded by 16 generations of family winemakers stretching back to the early 1600s.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
To be sure, underlying conditions that preceded Israel’s bombing campaign likely worsened the extent of the resulting environmental damage.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Jamal Murray drained a three-pointer from almost three-quarters court at the buzzer to punctuate a chaotic final 35 seconds that was preceded by Doncic’s 13th technical foul of the season and featured an 8-0 run for the Nuggets.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Lawrence was appointed following a thorough recruitment-and-interview process, though that preceded Wilson’s tenure.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for the hosts, Wisconsin preceded Boreen’s goal with two scores in the first period and three more in the third to win by four goals.
—Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Dunbar was part of the dynamic rhythm section that backed the vocalists of Black Uhuru on the Anthem album released by Island Records that claimed the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording in 1985, although his recordings with the band long preceded that landmark achievement.
—Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The pair were the talk of the Golden Globes, despite attending only to present an award, and the parties that preceded the awards show.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 Jan. 2026
Pierre Gauthier began working in the family winery in 1979, but he is preceded by 16 generations of family winemakers stretching back to the early 1600s.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
To be sure, underlying conditions that preceded Israel’s bombing campaign likely worsened the extent of the resulting environmental damage.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Jamal Murray drained a three-pointer from almost three-quarters court at the buzzer to punctuate a chaotic final 35 seconds that was preceded by Doncic’s 13th technical foul of the season and featured an 8-0 run for the Nuggets.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Lawrence was appointed following a thorough recruitment-and-interview process, though that preceded Wilson’s tenure.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for the hosts, Wisconsin preceded Boreen’s goal with two scores in the first period and three more in the third to win by four goals.
—Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preceded
predated
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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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The same thing can be said about the narrowcast programming on public-access television, which, at its best, vibrated with sui generis excitement that predated and forecasted the early uncharted territory of the internet.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Preceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preceded. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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