as in previous
existing at an earlier time; existing before something else
The insurance does not cover preexisting medical conditions. They made changes to the preexisting law.
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as in preceding
to go or come before in time
an advanced Mesoamerican civilization whose apex and collapse preexisted the arrival of Europeans by hundreds of years
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Recent Examples of preexisting
Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
But his argument isn’t supposed to make sense; Vance is asserting his freedom from the need to justify the administration’s actions according to preexisting standards.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Officials urged vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly and those with preexisting respiratory conditions, to take precautions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Preexisting Condition Calculations The idea that 100 million Americans are living with one or more preexisting conditions is not new.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 19 June 2024
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Adjective
Individual sequences adhere to a certain internal logic, the way a few consecutive shots in a trailer might, while others depend on a preexisting awareness of the codes for such crime thrillers.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
But his argument isn’t supposed to make sense; Vance is asserting his freedom from the need to justify the administration’s actions according to preexisting standards.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Officials urged vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly and those with preexisting respiratory conditions, to take precautions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Preexisting Condition Calculations The idea that 100 million Americans are living with one or more preexisting conditions is not new.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preexisting
Adjective
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In this '50s throwback world, the Doctor and Belinda have no memory of their previous lives, women are expected to stay home with the kids, and all doubts about the new normal must be reported to the authorities.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 May 2025
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Watkins, the previous appointment for the Center Township board seat, recalls the thorough interview process of Center Township Trustee Jesse Harper and his interview team.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
Verb
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In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the weeks preceding the announcement, many families paused to evaluate how their portfolio companies may be impacted by tariffs, according to Vicki Odette, partner at Haynes Boone.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s because precedent changes in small but important ways all the time.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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That’s because precedent changes in small but important ways all the time.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Four out of the five former Biden White House officials tapped for congressional interviews have made initial contact with the committee via their lawyers since the chairman sent his letters on May 22, a source familiar with the panel’s work told the Washington Examiner.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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And ask how often do their patients need red-reduce surgery, or revision surgery, after the initial surgery.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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These operators pay artisans and specialized mechanics top dollar to maintain and refurbish the century-old rides, all in an effort to preserve their original design and craftsmanship.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Prime was intended not only to provide services to Elite but to control Elite’s operations, Elite’s original bylaws show.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Preexisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preexisting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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