PREDATED Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

predated

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past tense of predate

as in preceded

to go or come before in time gunpowder predated the invention of the gun by several centuries

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Recent Examples of predated More than half of its 2,400 miles cross Indian Country, often following older Native paths through communities that predated it. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026 The author's decade-long experience with ReSound Made for iPhone hearing aids, which predated AirPods in direct streaming, showcases accessibility leading mainstream tech. — Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 That was predated by a couple of decades by county plans and zoning measures designed to foster apartment construction along the route that are now producing significant new housing development. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, one of Disney’s earliest characters who predated Mickey Mouse, is back for the 21st century. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Investigations into Cherfilus-McCormick long predated the 2026 election season. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Even last season, Emery would field starting XIs comprising eight or nine players who predated his arrival. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Parnell said the push for speedier delivery was part of a broader modernization effort that predated the five-month-old conflict. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Hayes said Tuesday that some concerns predated Helms’ arrival and credited her with improving the office during her short tenure. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

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The new story digs into the lobbying efforts and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that preceded Live Nation’s surprise settlement with the DOJ in early March, just one week into the company’s federal antitrust trial.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
It was immediately preceded Friday by the California premiere of composer and saxophonist Steven Banks’ to be free, a stirring, deeply felt tribute to Nina Simone that was co-commissioned by La Jolla Music Society.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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