Synonyms of predating

predating

verb

present participle of predate

as in preceding

to go or come before in time

gunpowder predated the invention of the gun by several centuries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preceding
• antedating
• preexisting
• foregoing
• anteceding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• succeeding
• postdating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predating

Built in 1836—predating Newport’s famous Gilded Age mansions—this 4,000-square-foot residence epitomizes old-school Americana. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

The Canadian border has long had an influence on Jackson's political views, even predating his time as a politician. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Poet Rainer Maria Rilke's 1904 letter to Franz Kappus offered profound advice on emotional processing, predating modern emotional intelligence concepts. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Perry said the estate has been held and operated privately for more than a century, predating much of the basin’s modern development. — David Caraccio updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

The bullish divergence from 2021-2023 predating the trend change. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 16 July 2026

His 2017 book Why Buddhism Is True describes his engagement with Buddhism as a long personal journey predating the book itself, rooted in his earlier work on evolutionary psychology. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Established in 1833, Portsmouth Square is considered one of the oldest public spaces in San Francisco, predating much of the modern city. — Maddie White, CBS News, 10 June 2026

The site was designated a federal reservation in 1832, predating Yellowstone National Park. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026