Synonyms of preceded

preceded

verb

past tense of precede

as in predated

to go or come before in time

there are two speeches which will precede yours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predated
• antedated
• forewent
• preexisted
• anteceded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• succeeded
• postdated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preceded

She is preceded in death by husband James, her two kids David and Patricia, as well as foster daughter Joan. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

Momentum, leverage and crowding in the AI-buildout trade will not likely return to the extremes of June, which preceded the spectacular liquidation of the Situational Awareness hedge fund. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

It was preceded by an open letter in which a lot of people proposed the same thing. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

Ahead of Sheeran’s first concert since the scrutiny surrounding Macklemore’s performance, read on for what preceded the fallout of Sheeran’s Loop tour. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The De Paul/Lewandowski moment had been preceded by Antoine Griezmann’s role in what is an all-time MLS meme. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The Thursday Night Football game against the Falcons last December that preceded his comments was a crucial contest. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Kim Jong Un was preceded by his father, Kim Jong Il, and grandfather, Kim Il Sung. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Kirk hit a slow dribbler to Rojas that preceded his throwing error. — Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026