Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preexists
precedes
Verb
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The trip to Arizona precedes Opening Day in San Francisco on March 25.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Director Ava DuVernay, who was on hand to present the film awards, noted the tense political climate surrounding the event, which precedes this weekend's Golden Globe Awards.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Preexists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preexists. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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