Synonyms of preexisting

preexisting 1 of 2

adjective

as in previous

existing at an earlier time; existing before something else

The insurance does not cover preexisting medical conditions.

They made changes to the preexisting law.

Related Words

• previous
• precedent
• initial
• preceding
• original
• prior
• early
• premature
• preliminary
• former
• advance
• inaugural
• antecedent
• earliest
• anterior
• foregoing
• first
• introductory
• pioneer
• maiden
• erstwhile
• whilom

Dissimilar Words

• advanced
• late
• final
• latter
• last
• terminal
• latest
• ultimate
• subsequent
• following
• concluding
• later
• posterior
• ensuing
• succeeding
• closing
• after

preexisting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of preexist

as in preceding

to go or come before in time

an advanced Mesoamerican civilization whose apex and collapse preexisted the arrival of Europeans by hundreds of years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preceding
• antedating
• predating
• foregoing
• anteceding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• succeeding
• postdating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preexisting

Adjective

The company also covers undetectable preexisting conditions, rust damage and improper installations. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026

Most producers have preexisting contracts with plastic suppliers. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

For example, if a Medicare Advantage plan withdraws from a market or leaves the Medicare program, its enrollees can qualify for a supplemental plan without being asked health questions or charged more for having preexisting conditions. — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

The employee, whose identity has not been revealed, had a preexisting medical issue and died, Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026