precede
verb (used with object)
to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
precedes
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present tense formof precede (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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All participants had a live conversation with a clinician and a professional interpreter, simulating the informational discussion of the risks and benefits which typically precedes myeloma treatment.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
He noted that’s well below the post-pandemic high of 77% but above the level of 32% in the two decades that precedes the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
World number one Henry Patten will team up with new US Open champion Neal Skupski for Sunday's doubles, which precedes two reverse singles.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Researchers do not yet know whether deterioration of superficial white matter begins before gray matter loss, develops alongside it, or precedes measurable cognitive decline.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
It is a characteristic of a predator to become invisible to its prey during the quiet and sometimes lengthy stalk that precedes an explosive attack.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
