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
Trump has supported acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro loyalist, who previously served as vice president under Maduro.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Emulating that has previously required a ton of detective work and a hodgepodge of products, but that changed with the 2025 launch of Stewart’s skin care brand Elm Biosciences and its inaugural A30 Elemental Serum.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
In 2007, Andrea was remanded to Kerrville State Hospital, a mental facility in Kerrville, Texas, opting to stay there and continue treatment, PEOPLE previously confirmed.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Hurst previously clerked for the Utah Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and taught at Brigham Young University.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2026
The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, includes tens of millions, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Foam Party Hats previously sold a cheese block hat that was one of its most popular items.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The East Hampton space was previously the home of Black Walnut Artisan Bread Company for six years.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Emulating that has previously required a ton of detective work and a hodgepodge of products, but that changed with the 2025 launch of Stewart’s skin care brand Elm Biosciences and its inaugural A30 Elemental Serum.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
In 2007, Andrea was remanded to Kerrville State Hospital, a mental facility in Kerrville, Texas, opting to stay there and continue treatment, PEOPLE previously confirmed.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Hurst previously clerked for the Utah Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and taught at Brigham Young University.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2026
The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, includes tens of millions, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Foam Party Hats previously sold a cheese block hat that was one of its most popular items.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The East Hampton space was previously the home of Black Walnut Artisan Bread Company for six years.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for previously
Adverb
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By the time police arrived, the four suspects — black females between the ages of 18 and 23 — had already gone, but they were each caught on store surveillance cameras.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Ranucci, a lawyer in the New York Attorney General’s office, said in the Friday hearing, which was conducted by telephone, that at least four of the states had already had money delayed after requesting it.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Twin Cities,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Weekend in the 50s ahead Over Oklahoma City, the weather is predicted to hit 55 degrees at its highest on Saturday, and has the makings of a windy day overall with average winds at 10 mph and gusts up to 23 mph.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good briefly put the vehicle in reverse, then shifted into drive and hit the gas, with the wheels seemingly turned to the right instead of directly ahead toward Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Previously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/previously. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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