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View synonyms for preceded
preceded
[ pri-see-did ]
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- un·pre·ced·ed adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of preceded1
First recorded in 1400–50; preced(e) ( def ) + -ed 1( def ) for simple past tense; preced(e) ( def ) + -ed 2( def ) for past participle
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Example Sentences
What made them extraordinary were the events that preceded them.
From Los Angeles Times
Rather surprisingly, the obligatory face-to-face between Tyson and Paul ended without any drama, but there was already enough of that in the hour and half that preceded it.
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But this is preceded by perimenopause, a phase of gradual decline in reproductive hormones that can last from anywhere between two to 10 years.
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She appeared reticent, at times, with the traditions set out by first ladies that preceded her.
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The council vote on McDonnell was preceded by a fiery public comment period, which featured about 85 speakers split between supporters and detractors.
From Los Angeles Times
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