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
Similarly compelling is ‘Home Going,’ in which Clemmons traces her father’s family’s migration to Los Angeles in the 1970s, motivated by the promise of economic opportunities that had previously seemed out of reach for Black people.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
As previously reported by Fox News Digital, cyberespionage by groups such as Salt Typhoon, linked to China, has carried out operations targeting sensitive communications.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
The agency had previously suggested Orion would fly with whichever lander was ready when the time came to launch the mission, even if that meant leaving one behind.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 June 2026
As previously announced, Ali plays Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with the unit of Tom Brandis, played by Ruffalo, who headlined Season 1 opposite Tom Pelphrey.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 June 2026
The future of solid-state battery aircraft The Helios Horizon previously set a class altitude record at 24,000 feet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The agency previously denied plans for a facility at the location and described the project as an ICE office.
—Mathew Miranda
june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Dershowitz previously represented Epstein.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Josh Hartnett was previously announced as the star of the film.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 10 June 2026
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
As previously reported by Fox News Digital, cyberespionage by groups such as Salt Typhoon, linked to China, has carried out operations targeting sensitive communications.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
The agency had previously suggested Orion would fly with whichever lander was ready when the time came to launch the mission, even if that meant leaving one behind.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 June 2026
As previously announced, Ali plays Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with the unit of Tom Brandis, played by Ruffalo, who headlined Season 1 opposite Tom Pelphrey.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 June 2026
The future of solid-state battery aircraft The Helios Horizon previously set a class altitude record at 24,000 feet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The agency previously denied plans for a facility at the location and described the project as an ICE office.
—Mathew Miranda
june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Dershowitz previously represented Epstein.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Josh Hartnett was previously announced as the star of the film.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
Adverb
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Even when the comeback seemed for naught when Stephon Castle was fouled after the Knicks had taken the lead and made two free throws to put San Antonio back ahead with 30 seconds left, the Knicks had one more rally in them.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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End also advised younger workers to plan ahead for their retirement, while viewing Social Security as more of a social safety net.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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