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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
David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
That film, which opened in 2023, scored $173 million overseas and $377 million globally over Easter weekend before ending its theatrical run with a mighty $1.3 billion.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025
Jury selection is set to begin before U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood at 9:30 a.m. Monday.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
As was frequently done to non-whites before the civil rights laws of the 1960s.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
The third woman, Tamara, is from the contingent of Soviet Jews who went to Israel first, before electing to migrate again.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
That film, which opened in 2023, scored $173 million overseas and $377 million globally over Easter weekend before ending its theatrical run with a mighty $1.3 billion.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025
Jury selection is set to begin before U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood at 9:30 a.m. Monday.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
As was frequently done to non-whites before the civil rights laws of the 1960s.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for before
Preposition
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President Trump sent a letter to Khamenei last month urging negotiations, warning of possible military action if Iran refuses.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Coit announced his transfer to Maryland on Tuesday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The Manhattan Federal Court case was brought by NBA legend Charles Oakley against the Madison Square Garden business empire over a dispute that ended with Oakley’s ejection from the Midtown arena during a 2017 Knicks game.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Rhodes further retorted with a crude remark about Cena's microphone skills versus his physical attributes, and cautioned him against exaggerating his positive impact on WWE upon his departure.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But one flaw — a fatal flaw in October — has already crept into the good-time vibes.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Without starters going more than five innings, the Mets have taxed their relievers already.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Just as in the film, the ambience of the era and the inner workings of early television is thick with cigarette smoke, jazz music, and journalistic drive.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Myers' wife found him in the couple's Calhoun County shed, which had been the backdrop to their wedding 15 months earlier.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trump, who, at 78, became the oldest president to be sworn into office, posted on Truth Social earlier in the week.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Before.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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