Synonyms of precedes

precedes

verb

present tense third-person singular of precede

as in predates

to go or come before in time

there are two speeches which will precede yours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predates
• antedates
• foregoes
• preexists
• antecedes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follows
• succeeds
• postdates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precedes

The brawl between the high-society wannabe and the wealthy socialite was inspired by the era that the Apple TV comedy precedes. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Sometimes, with design-forward hotels, form precedes function. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026

It is called Week 00, which precedes Week 0 when the majority of area teams will begin. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Rather, tick bites play a central role in the development of AGS by initiating the immune sensitization that precedes allergic reactions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026

Alpe d’Huez’s reputation precedes it; for atmosphere, no climb in the Tour has more prestige. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Aquino had recently been awarded second place in the regional pageant, which precedes the national Miss Universe Honduras pageant. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Their interaction precedes one of the film’s most nightmarish moments, involving a mixture of practical and special effects that Patel compares to An American Werewolf in London. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026

After running into overbought territory on the push above $90, momentum has cooled to a level that historically precedes the next leg higher in a stock with this kind of trend structure. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 13 July 2026