preceded
Americanverb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of preceded
First recorded in 1400–50; preced(e) ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for simple past tense; preced(e) ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for past participle
Example Sentences
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Pennants are viewed as continuation patterns, which means the charted instrument tends to break out in the direction of the trend that preceded it.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
"A planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," he said.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In a bygone era, Rana’s lawsuit and the $1 million settlement offer from JPMorgan that preceded the filing might have flown under the radar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Similar activity allegedly preceded subsequent Axios scoops on April 17 and May 1.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
He was a junior, a disciplinary transfer from Wilson’s crosstown rival, and his reputation preceded him.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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