preexisted

Definition of preexistednext
past tense of preexist
as in preceded
to go or come before in time an advanced Mesoamerican civilization whose apex and collapse preexisted the arrival of Europeans by hundreds of years

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preceded
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  • In that instance, a nearly 90-minute delay preceded the decision to reschedule the game to a later date.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Thirteen World Series trophies have been won under the past two CBAs preceded by a full offseason.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Preexisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preexisted. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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