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
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Rare is it that a debut cookbook written by someone without a large preexisting fan base makes such a splash, but the book continues to this day to be a go-to resource for anybody looking to develop their confidence in the kitchen and is in many ways a modern classic.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
Because most people on the planet have now been exposed to SARS-CoV-2—in the same way they’re regularly exposed to the flu—some nasal vaccines are being designed as boosters for a preexisting immune response that is starting to wane.
—Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
In fact, however, the Internet tends to generate communities of the like-minded, groups dedicated to confirming their own preexisting beliefs rather than challenging them.
—Tom Nichols, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2017
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Importantly, under the ACA, individuals who may have been uninsured due to preexisting conditions or insufficient finances can secure affordable health plans through the health insurance marketplace established by the law.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Rare is it that a debut cookbook written by someone without a large preexisting fan base makes such a splash, but the book continues to this day to be a go-to resource for anybody looking to develop their confidence in the kitchen and is in many ways a modern classic.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
Because most people on the planet have now been exposed to SARS-CoV-2—in the same way they’re regularly exposed to the flu—some nasal vaccines are being designed as boosters for a preexisting immune response that is starting to wane.
—Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
In fact, however, the Internet tends to generate communities of the like-minded, groups dedicated to confirming their own preexisting beliefs rather than challenging them.
—Tom Nichols, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preexisting
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk might not truly be leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite what President Donald Trump and his allies have said in previous weeks, according to new court documents reviewed by Newsweek.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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So there are things that are back [from previous films].—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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That of the preceding year was sloppy and chilly.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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When holidays occur on weekends, most employers give workers the preceding Friday or the following Monday off.—
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez,
The Indianapolis Star,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This adaptation demands re-conceiving large chunks of plot from the ground-up while retaining Liu’s themes, not to mention visualizing concepts with less precedent onscreen than the fantasy tropes Martin deployed and subverted.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2024
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Judge Barrett did not entirely embrace the notion of super-precedent.—
Jonathan Turley,
WSJ,
15 Oct. 2020
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Current case numbers include those that occurred between the initial 2018 incident and now, as the outbreak is ongoing. Need a break?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Despite the initial fight over the bill, Kemp’s power and influence appear to have won out and advanced the bill.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Feb. 2025
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The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Preexisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preexisting. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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