as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
when we got back to the house, the movers had already left
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
The fact that the reigning World Series champion Dodgers — who are already planning on re-signing Clayton Kershaw this offseason — are showing interest in Scherzer is extremely interesting.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Even in the dead of the southern hemisphere's winter, temperatures had already broken records, reaching almost 104 degrees Fahrenheit toward the end of August.
—Jill Langlois, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
Multiple acquisitions to lead off 2025 are already setting the tone for logistics sector.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Already.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/already. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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