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
Madden said the group, locally, includes nurse anesthetists and midwives, of whom there are 165 in the Sacramento area, the union has previously said.
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Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Saflio’s booth highlighted the first eyewear collection of Victoria Beckham with Safilo — previously held by Marchon — and first optical collections from both Etro and Kurt Geiger, launching in market in January 2026.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
As previously reported by PEOPLE, Rajpaul died after undergoing an unauthorized butt-implant procedure performed by Adame and Galaz, authorities said.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The stars of the lineup are two previously unknown and potentially unique Patek Philippe pocket watches.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Newsweek previously covered a story about a husky named Atlas who was stunned to discover that huskies aren’t just pets—they’re working dogs.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Sam's Club previously had shortened hours on Sunday.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Wise previously worked at The New York Times and The Dallas Morning News.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Authorities hadn't previously established her as a victim of BTK.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Saflio’s booth highlighted the first eyewear collection of Victoria Beckham with Safilo — previously held by Marchon — and first optical collections from both Etro and Kurt Geiger, launching in market in January 2026.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
As previously reported by PEOPLE, Rajpaul died after undergoing an unauthorized butt-implant procedure performed by Adame and Galaz, authorities said.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The stars of the lineup are two previously unknown and potentially unique Patek Philippe pocket watches.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Newsweek previously covered a story about a husky named Atlas who was stunned to discover that huskies aren’t just pets—they’re working dogs.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Sam's Club previously had shortened hours on Sunday.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Wise previously worked at The New York Times and The Dallas Morning News.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Authorities hadn't previously established her as a victim of BTK.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
Adverb
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Scientists had already found it in soil and water around the country.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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The company’s stock price is already down more than 30% this year, which analysts attribute to a mix of tariffs, competition and shifting shopping habits.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Plus, shop portable chargers, portable speakers, and so many more deals, ahead.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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