as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
he had prepared the meat stocks previously so as to make things easier on the day of the big dinner
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Recent Examples of previously
The backstory This previously residential Edwardian manor house has been turned into a 31-room hotel and members’ club by former Blakes owner Navid Mirtorabi, with the help of business partner Jamie Reuben, a scion of a family that owns swathes of Mayfair.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Levin previously worked with Coker as an early investor in Strikeforce.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
China has yet to approve imports of Nvidia chips that Washington previously cleared for sale.
—Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026
The design complements the old Western town style of buildings previously approved in Ramona, Ardigo said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Although the layoffs will hit numerous departments, the teams and units focused on AI infrastructure, foundation models and AI monetization are expected to be protected, CNBC previously reported.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
That kind of independence had previously been part of his appeal in the ruby red district that reelected him eight times.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Stein previously debuted a Jawbreaker musical in 2010, co-written with Thomson and Mann, with stars like Elizabeth Gillies, Joanna ‘Jojo’ Levesque, Frankie Grande, Kate Flannery and Jenna Leigh Green attached in various presentations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Organizations that adapt will be able to move faster, make better decisions and operate with a level of responsiveness that wasn’t previously possible.
—Uri Knorovich, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Levin previously worked with Coker as an early investor in Strikeforce.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
China has yet to approve imports of Nvidia chips that Washington previously cleared for sale.
—Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026
The design complements the old Western town style of buildings previously approved in Ramona, Ardigo said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Although the layoffs will hit numerous departments, the teams and units focused on AI infrastructure, foundation models and AI monetization are expected to be protected, CNBC previously reported.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
That kind of independence had previously been part of his appeal in the ruby red district that reelected him eight times.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Stein previously debuted a Jawbreaker musical in 2010, co-written with Thomson and Mann, with stars like Elizabeth Gillies, Joanna ‘Jojo’ Levesque, Frankie Grande, Kate Flannery and Jenna Leigh Green attached in various presentations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Organizations that adapt will be able to move faster, make better decisions and operate with a level of responsiveness that wasn’t previously possible.
—Uri Knorovich, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
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Now that group – which already actively consisted of Cam Schlitter, an emerging ace in his own right, Rodón, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers – has a six-time All-Star back in the fold.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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SpaceX is already taking reservations for private flights to the moon and Mars on Starship.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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But the fairy godmother’s spell wore off early in Game 6, which was just 62 seconds old when Vegas went ahead to stay.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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So what stands out most about the Chiefs’ road ahead?—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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