PRECEDE Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

precede

verb

pri-ˈsēd

Definition of precede

as in to predate

to go or come before in time there are two speeches which will precede yours

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Recent Examples of precede Surkamp was preceded in death by his wife Sara, who died in 2025 at age 72. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The rise of liberal nationalist movements in Egypt, Syria, and Iran in the early twentieth century, for example, was preceded by the emergence of liberal and nationalist ideologies decades earlier. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Waller is one of the NFL’s few mythical figures — one whose story precedes his stats, whose name supersedes his acclaim. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Researchers found that depression, vertigo, headaches and other conditions were more common during the five years preceding diagnosis, potentially offering clues for earlier detection. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precede

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Joke theft, a phenomenon predating the art form of stand-up comedy, has entered an uncanny new era.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Loy said her opposition to the system predates the recent clashes with the Supreme Court.

— Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2026

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