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

Before being booked, Joseph was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor, pre-existing injuries to his hand that were present prior to his arrest, investigators said. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The event was also recorded close to Searles Valley prior to this quake. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

In March 2019, current TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, then running Endeavor Group Holdings prior to the merger of the UFC and WWE to form TKO, returned a $400 million investment in his company by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

The 2026 tally is also the largest the country has seen since 1991, prior to measles being declared eliminated from the US in 2000 amid high vaccination rates. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026