Synonyms of prior to

prior to

preposition

as in before

earlier than

make sure all revisions are approved by the author prior to publication

Synonyms & Similar Words

• before
• previous to
• to
• ahead of
• in advance of
• of
• until
• till
• ere
• fore
• afore
• up to

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• after
• following
• since
• next
• next to

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prior to

There was plenty of talk in the months prior to this opening week about who will and won’t be able to enter the United States for the World Cup. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

Life jackets are required for all guests unless a swim test is completed, and each guest is required to sign a waiver prior to swimming. —Alexandra Maloney june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026

Because so many pairs of that year’s Air Jordan 1 collaboration wound up on the resale market prior to the release date, and because so few people reported actually landing the sneakers upon launch, allegations spread that the shoes had been sold privately and early to select people. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

The firm also said the 811 hotline reported that utility location had been performed prior to the start of work at the complex. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026