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
Player leadership – 72 major and minor league members of the executive board – voted unanimously on Wednesday to make Meyer, previously the deputy director and lead labor negotiator, the interim executive director.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
So far, Swift has released three versions of the video, starting with the original and then, last week, two extended cuts with previously unseen footage and behind-the-scenes Easter eggs.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
Pets and livestock that previously had the rabies vaccine get a booster dose, while animals that weren’t vaccinated at the time of exposure have to be euthanized unless a specialized facility is available for a months-long quarantine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
McCullough spent last season as the Raiders — working with Frisco Lone Star product Ashton Jeanty — in the same role, and previously coached at other universities such as USC, Notre Dame and Indiana.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Other co-defendants Eh Blay’s co-defendants were sentenced previously.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The pic was previously set for March 12, 2027.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Takedown models are a common phenomenon for successful signature athletes, previously seen under Adidas through Damian Lillard’s line.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
So far, Swift has released three versions of the video, starting with the original and then, last week, two extended cuts with previously unseen footage and behind-the-scenes Easter eggs.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
Pets and livestock that previously had the rabies vaccine get a booster dose, while animals that weren’t vaccinated at the time of exposure have to be euthanized unless a specialized facility is available for a months-long quarantine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
McCullough spent last season as the Raiders — working with Frisco Lone Star product Ashton Jeanty — in the same role, and previously coached at other universities such as USC, Notre Dame and Indiana.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Other co-defendants Eh Blay’s co-defendants were sentenced previously.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The pic was previously set for March 12, 2027.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Takedown models are a common phenomenon for successful signature athletes, previously seen under Adidas through Damian Lillard’s line.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
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Poland is already working with Ukraine on drone technology in joint military training programs and manufacturing projects.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The sneaker is already a favorite of the street style set, who’ve been seeing sporting them in their everyday looks with tailored pants, jeans, and maxi coats.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Outside Washington, the classical music industry suffers the usual ups and downs, shocks and bumps, with layoffs at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and a reduced season ahead.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Clippers went ahead by four on free throws from Mathurin and Jones, but Murray drove for a dunk and hit a three before drawing the foul by Jones on a last-ditch attempt from beyond the arc.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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