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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preexists
precedes
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In announcing the change, the board cited the pace of execution falling short of expectations—language that often precedes leadership resets focused on operational discipline and capital performance.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026 -
However, the loquat bloom time in the fall typically precedes California rain.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Preexists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preexists. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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