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
Delta has bid for and appears to be the likely winner for control of two gates, the ticketing lobby and support space previously controlled by Spirit Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
The ruling establishes the legal standard going forward and does not change the law that applied previously.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
All three have been previously accused of using tow trucks to commit further crimes.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The White House previously said the president's business interests are overseen by his children.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Overall vehicle sales in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to grow at a slower rate than previously forecast, mainly due to rising fuel costs triggered by the Iran war, but EV purchases on the continent should remain robust, according to a new report.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
In 2025, three people were arrested and three guns were seized during a massive fireworks display in uptown Charlotte, but there were no major incidents, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
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Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
And inside the hedges was my tour photographer hiding in bushes that had not previously been there.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Analysts who previously spent most of their time assembling data shifted toward reviewing recommendations and investigating higher-value cases that had previously gone untouched.
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Valentyn Kropov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
The ruling establishes the legal standard going forward and does not change the law that applied previously.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
All three have been previously accused of using tow trucks to commit further crimes.
—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The White House previously said the president's business interests are overseen by his children.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Overall vehicle sales in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to grow at a slower rate than previously forecast, mainly due to rising fuel costs triggered by the Iran war, but EV purchases on the continent should remain robust, according to a new report.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
In 2025, three people were arrested and three guns were seized during a massive fireworks display in uptown Charlotte, but there were no major incidents, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—
Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
And inside the hedges was my tour photographer hiding in bushes that had not previously been there.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Analysts who previously spent most of their time assembling data shifted toward reviewing recommendations and investigating higher-value cases that had previously gone untouched.
—
Valentyn Kropov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
Adverb
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Whereas the federal incentive may have been enough to spark interest in a range of buyers, Moody said the lesser amount will probably appeal mainly to people who already have their eye on an EV.
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Ahead of launching its first-ever foldable device, Apple has already secured components for about 80 million smartphones spread across new models for the second half of 2026, according to Nikkei Asia.
Adverb
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Instead of waiting until your breaking point to book a trip, start a travel fund and plan ahead.
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Turkey’s Arda Guler, who plays for Real Madrid, scored the equalizer at the 10-minute mark and Orkun Kokcu put Turkey ahead 2-1 in the 31st minute, finishing a cross from the left.
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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