Etymology
Origin of preprint
Example Sentences
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The research was published online Monday on a preprint server, which enabled the researchers to put out the paper before it was vetted by outside reviewers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The findings were first shared as a preprint on bioRxiv on July 16, 2025, and later published in the journal Current Biology on October 24.
From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025
As for the preprint, contrary to Kennedy’s description, it did not identify the Danish paper as offering “the most compelling ‘standalone’ evidence” for an autism-acetaminophen link.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
A spokesperson told Slate on Wednesday afternoon that the paper has been submitted for peer review, and a preprint version “is being submitted” and should be posted in a day or two.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2025
Because it is a preprint study that has not been peer-reviewed, the authors acknowledged in a press release that their findings needed to be validated.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2025
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