Synonyms of predated

predated

verb

past tense of predate

as in preceded

to go or come before in time

gunpowder predated the invention of the gun by several centuries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preceded
• antedated
• preexisted
• forewent
• anteceded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• succeeded
• postdated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predated

The grounds were actually sculpted around the palms, as their presence predated the Westin’s. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

For many Venezuelans, the disaster is exposing institutional weaknesses that long predated the earthquakes. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Pardo and Mann’s re-examination revealed that these were young megalichthyids, early finned tetrapodomorphs that predated emobolomeres by 20 to 30 million years. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026

The general idea predated Wilson, but his willingness to use it in service of that abhorrent compromise—subordinating the dignity and equality of individual people to the importance of the American union—showed that his commitment to popular sovereignty had its limits. — Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026

The Roman finds are among the artifacts archaeologists value most, the AP reported, though the team hopes to uncover evidence of the Gauls, who predated the Romans in the area. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

Several pieces predated New Blue Sun, the acclaimed 2023 album that earned three Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 June 2026

Xie Ying, vice president of Damai Entertainment, noted the company’s relationship with Lan predated the film’s release. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2026

In 2016, Jelly Roll welcomed his second child, son Noah, from a relationship that predated Bunnie Xo. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026