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.
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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
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Recent Examples of preexisting
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Individuals with preexisting fatigue are more likely to have a TIA or a stroke, meaning fatigue is more likely to be found in those who have had a TIA or stroke than in the general population.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 May 2025
These limited effects were more common in people with preexisting ulceration or when salt solutions were administered at the same time as a hydrogen peroxide rinse.2
Benefits of Gargling with Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a clear, colorless liquid compound with no odor.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
The National Weather Service is in worse shape than previously known, according to interviews with current and former meteorologists, due to a combination of layoffs, early retirements and preexisting vacancies.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
Stan Kasten was inserted as team president, but preexisting general manager Ned Colleti and manager Don Mattingly maintained their posts all the way through the 2014 season.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Individuals with preexisting fatigue are more likely to have a TIA or a stroke, meaning fatigue is more likely to be found in those who have had a TIA or stroke than in the general population.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 May 2025
These limited effects were more common in people with preexisting ulceration or when salt solutions were administered at the same time as a hydrogen peroxide rinse.2
Benefits of Gargling with Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a clear, colorless liquid compound with no odor.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
The National Weather Service is in worse shape than previously known, according to interviews with current and former meteorologists, due to a combination of layoffs, early retirements and preexisting vacancies.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preexisting
Adjective
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The skid is a new season-long, surpassing two previous six-game losing streaks — all of which have come since the calendar turned to July.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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With the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google will build on the success of the previous Pixel smartphones and lock in the earlier changes.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the weeks preceding the announcement, many families paused to evaluate how their portfolio companies may be impacted by tariffs, according to Vicki Odette, partner at Haynes Boone.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s because precedent changes in small but important ways all the time.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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That’s because precedent changes in small but important ways all the time.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The judge's action follows an initial court order of protection for McFarland to stay away from Haffner until the Sumner hearing could be scheduled, Kieley said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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At the time, Commissioner Dave Young and former Commissioner Pat South asked the development’s owner to levy voluntary impact fees to offset initial costs for new students.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The original film is available to stream on Netflix.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Earth features similarly murky visuals and fearsome monsters, many original to the show.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Preexisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preexisting. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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