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as in against
preceding in space
the children always insisted on running before their parents
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as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
their arrival was completely expected because a messenger had gone before
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Recent Examples of before
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
With six women in upstate New York who, in 1846, two years before Seneca Falls…petitioned their state constitutional convention for the right to vote.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
SoCal Edison did not shut the remaining eight off at any time before, during or after the Eaton fire was spreading in January, records indicate.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
That gap between training models and real organs has limited how well medical professionals can prepare before entering the operating room.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
With six women in upstate New York who, in 1846, two years before Seneca Falls…petitioned their state constitutional convention for the right to vote.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
The Neiman’s collaborator is retiring its 2040 net-zero goal, which was established in June 2021 after its 30 percent reduction was validated by the SBTi the year before.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
SoCal Edison did not shut the remaining eight off at any time before, during or after the Eaton fire was spreading in January, records indicate.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for before
Preposition
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After Swift’s engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce went public in August, local establishments such as Pursuit Spirits and Ten20 Craft Brewery congratulated the famous couple with cheeky Instagram posts.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Seven of those charged previously pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and prosecutors moved to dismiss their felony counts.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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European leaders, alarmed at the rise in airspace incursions and the security threat that drones pose, proposed building a drone wall to protect the region’s eastern flank against potential attacks and incursions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mark Fleury, policy principal on emerging science and advocacy at the American Cancer Society, said his organization has consistently advocated for additional federal funding to advance the fight against cancer.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Keeping his foot on the gas also means pushing ahead with reforms.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Celebrities have been breaking out their leather pants as of late, providing fresh outfit inspiration for the next few weeks of transitional dressing ahead.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But it’s been so dry this late summer that half the leaves have already dropped brown.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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This means that fans who haven't already placed their order won't be eligible for the free loaf anymore.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Here's a list of the headline artists performing for ACL's first round of shows, as broken down by USA TODAY.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rivian's electric trucks and SUVs are quick, powerful and include a suite of advanced standard features.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Lynx, who blew a 20-point third-quarter lead in Tuesday’s 89-83 overtime Game 2 loss, had a defensive meltdown early in the fourth as the Mercury scored the first seven points, including four at the rim, for a 70-67 lead.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Interim manager Ray Montgomery said he’s been impressed with how Adell bounced back from the struggles early in his career.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Before.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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